Dear someone, open your eyes and ears and say no to being the next victim of drug trafficking or abuse.
I reach out to you with love and care. I don’t know you, and I don’t wish to meet you under such circumstances. He who has an ear will listen, and my words will be like a seed falling on fertile soil. When life is falling apart, nothing seems easy, and Plan A and B aren’t working, questions flood your mind. When happiness distances itself, and most of your peers are succeeding while you feel left out, never agree to drugs, whether it’s abuse or trafficking.
Saying NO is the path to freedom. There are people out there, like hyenas and scavengers, looking for someone like you to prey on. A life of drugs always ends behind bars.
At first, you’ll feel love, support, and care from an old or new friend, without suspecting any red flags. When you’re introduced to this life, they’ll assure you of your safety, with much support and testimonials giving you bravery. They’ll shower you with love to gain your trust, making you their favorite. You’ll visit many places, even those you dreamed of or never knew. Big dreams will be sold to you, and you won’t doubt them for a single moment. They take their time spoiling you and drawing you closer, knowing that one day you’ll repay it.
Learn to be selfish with yourself and your freedom because it’s the best you have. If not, it will all be taken away. They will find out everything about you, more than you could ever imaging. They often use those close to you to get closer. Money won’t be a worry because you’ll have these ‘supportive’ friends around you. Once they have convinced you, you won’t doubt them or their love. You’ll be passing through dangerous areas and still coming out, as they keep the truth hidden and sell you a dream.
Even if you’ve been hungry for days, never trust anyone who suddenly gives you money and becomes an ever-present friend. Even if you’ve been jobless for years, never trust any international job you didn’t apply for. Pay attention to the details of your chats and where you share your problems. They’re out there looking for vulnerable people like you to use. Be selfish with your trust.
Rather be hungry than to risk your freedom. Love yourself enough to say No, especially women or young girls. These people are looking for you to use. They’re aware that we are easily lured by loved ones with material things and we’re very easily blinded. They’re aware that we’re going through a lot. Most of us are single mothers with small children. Our backgrounds are troubled. They know we’re hungry for anything that might come our way.
Their previous tactic was to get married before using you, leveraging the marriage bond to their advantage. They do this less often now. Instead, they act quickly and then dump you. Stay close to those who support you during vulnerable times, but pay attention to the pace of the relationship. Even family can push you to the edge or sell you out. Vacations at someone else’s cost will eventually come at a price.
I might sound extreme or overreacting, but minor things can cost you your freedom. Ask yourself: AM I THE NEXT VICTIM? Simply because I fell off a cliff I hope you won’t fall off. I was also young, naive, and innocent. I had dreams. I always pictured myself winning my first case. My graduation day was supposed to be my wedding day if I didn’t get married before then.
I didn’t understand how hungry I was, but God knows and does things in His timing. We’re often too eager to pay attention to His promises and commands. When He makes moves to remind us that He is in control, we think He is betraying us. Even when reminded, we still doubt His capabilities. Our God is a jealous God. He doesn’t want to share us with other things or gods. Anything you can buy with money will never bring you peace.
Luxuries but not comfort; faith but not salvation; bed but not sleep; books but not knowledge; ambition but not beauty, a house but not a home; or pleasure but not happiness.
Don’t be fooled by temporary happiness that’s not guaranteed. Take note of any sign or red flag action and report anonymously to save your life and freedom.
Proverbs 19:21 His plans are greater than those of us.
Thus the choice is yours.
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