Nope, wasn't a thief...

I worked odds and ends jobs and spent no money towards normal living expenses. I pawned everything I rightfully owned prior to addiction, sold two paid off vehicles and spent my inheritance.

Don't get me wrong, had the government handed me money when I was off and running, I wouldn't have turned it away. I'd have taken it and spent every single penny of it. Hell, I spent every penny that my precious grandmother willed me getting high, I certainly wouldn't have turned away taxpayer's money...

I am just thankful that I can see things from the other side now.