50 years later, from addiction to recovery and resilience - Eden Prairie Local News

50 years later, from addiction to recovery and resilience - Eden Prairie Local News

Fifty years ago, I walked the halls of Eden Prairie High School. I felt invisible at home and at school. While my classmates celebrate our 50th reunion this weekend, I honor my choice not to attend. Back then, I didn’t have a voice, but now, decades later, I am finally able to tell my story. In high school, I played the “look good” part: getting straight A’s, working a job and keeping a low profile. Underneath that exterior, though, I was in emo…