turning his life around. He is trying to live his life right for the sake of his children. Lamar had three children, Destiny (b. 1998), Lamar Jr. (b. 2002) and Jayden (2005–2006), with Liza Morales before they separated. On June 29, 2006, 6½-month-old Jayden died from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) while sleeping in his crib in New York. At the time, Odom was already in town for the funeral of an aunt. Both deaths Lamar took hard.
With many troubled celebrities, drugs can sometimes be an issue. A celebrity spirals out of control, they seek help and then they try to live a drug free life. But, it’s not the initial help that’s an issue – it’s the ability to consistently stay drug-free that proves to be more difficult.
Many substance abuse programs have a step-by-step process formulated to help individuals in need. Below we’ve compiled the common steps:
Find A Higher Power – Ever pray in desperation to get off that pain killer? Ever get mad at God? A good relationship with a higher power, of any form, is key in continuing to stay clean. You will have to be disciplined. This doesn’t mean getting on your knees everyday and saying your sins. It doesn’t mean you even have to go to church or read the Bible. Just have a healthy respect for what these things can do. Having a higher power makes you feel supported and loved while you’re trying to get and stay clean.
Make New Friends – Sorry to say this, but all those people you befriended while you were addicted, more than likely, are not your real friends. They are usually just out for your money, your car, and maybe your house. It’s very important to establish healthy relationships with people who are truly there for you and want to help you become a healthier person.
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Examine The Positives – Living a clean life will not only help you get more of what you want out of life, but it will also help you to be in a better position to enjoy it. In addition, you’ll be able to enjoy better relationships, and live a more rewarding and stable life that you can be proud.