In 2017 I was involved in a vehicle explosion and sustained severe burns on 70% of my body. I spent 18 consecutive months in the burn unit at UF Shands. Due to the accident I lost both of my hands, my left ear, severe radiculopathy, and a tracheostomy caused by a feeding tube. During this time I was put on high doses of very strong and addictive pain medications. Since the accident I have continued to take high doses of pain medication and my body has become extremely dependent on them. At this point in my recovery, and now that I do not have any more upcoming surgeries, I would like to get off all pain medications. I am fearful of the damage it is doing to my body and I would like to live a dependent free life.