I hope my story will remind people not to get involved in drug trafficking activities.
I used to be a construction worker but I lost my job at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. At around the same time, the rest of my family members also lost their jobs. I heard from some friends about a way to earn “quick cash”. In my desperation, I made the wrong and regretful decision to get into drug trafficking. The money did come quickly, but I now know it was not worth it at all. I hurt a lot of people, especially my family, and I also lost my freedom.
Don’t take the wrong route as you will lose even more in the end.
It has been 18 months since my arrest. There isn’t a moment I don’t regret my decision. I could’ve got married and hosted a wedding banquet with my wife. Now we can only meet for 15 minutes through a tiny window every day.
I have lost communication with the outside world. I can only learn about it through newspapers, television, and visitors. I have lost my freedom completely. My family is very disappointed in me, and they can’t visit me often. We seem to be more distanced now. I have let my family down, and become their burden. They have to spare their valuable time to come to visit me. If I were given a second chance I would definitely make changes and do my best to work harder. I won’t allow myself to make another wrong move.
To the young generation and people who may choose the wrong path: do not get involved in any drug trafficking activities. Stay away from drugs! The consequences are far more extensive than you can ever imagine. Trust me. Treasure everything you have now. Don’t make a wrong decision that you will regret forever.
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