Yesterday was the season premiere of The Oprah Winfrey Show and it was the first of a two-part interview with singer Whitney Houston. Whitney got real with Oprah and spoke in depth about her addiction and the turning point in her life. She says that after she filmed the movie “The Bodyguard” she began using drugs regularly or “heavy” as she puts it. She revealed things about her marriage to Bobby Bron “He was my drug,” Houston told Winfrey. “I didn’t do anything without him. I wasn’t getting high by myself. It was me and him together. We were partners.” She also spoke about the control Bobby had over her and her family as “The husband” and “The father” She felt it was refreshing.

I am very proud of Whitney. Her story is the story of many women and hopefully now they can see how she has transformed her life. According to MSNBC Whitney stated, “I had so much money and so much access to what I wanted. I didn’t think about the singing part anymore. I was looking for my young womanhood.” Its sad that a lot of young women lack the guidance and support necessary to develop into productive young women. Yes, the music industry is full of sex, money, drugs, and lies, but you do not have to succumb to any of those vices. Ultimately, it is our decision on how our life turns out, but with proper guidance and positive influences we have a better chance of succeeding. Whitney was in search of her young womanhood, but turned to drugs which only provides temporary pleasure and satisfaction. Eventually, your high will fade and you, in search of that perfect moment, that perfect feeling, begin your addiction and  your downward spiral. At a point in time we need to take responsibility for our actions, which I believe Whitney is doing. She has finally made the decision to break the habit and remove the people associated with that bad habit out of her life. Yes she was the peak of her career when everything came crashing down, but she is trying to redeem herself. Although I was never personally affected by addictions ,I know how they can breakup families, relationships, friendships and even a person’s life based on my interactions with others. It takes a strong person to admit when he/she is wrong and in need of help. I’m glad Whitney saw that she wasn’t only hurting her fans and her family, but she was hurting herself and did something to change that.

Part 2. airs today at 4pm.