On Thursday, January 26th 2023, Porsche Lynn Martin lost her ongoing battle with addiction. It’s impossible to capture a person in an obituary, especially someone whose life was largely defined by addiction. To some, Porsche was “just a junkie” – when they saw her in addiction, they stopped seeing HER. And how unfortunate for those people. Because Porsche was hilarious, loud, warm, fearless, and resilient. She could and would talk to anyone and everyone, and when you were in her company you wanted to stay. If you had the pleasure of meeting Porsche one time, you were now her friend.

Porsche had a hard life – one that most people can’t even imagine being real. She always tried to push forward and persevere. She made many good choices, but some bad ones too. In 2013, she welcomed her son – and what a beautiful time for her! She loved being a mom, but unfortunately addiction took over and she lost custody. That happening was a very trying time for her. In 2018, she was able to become sober again from the help of people around her. She was able to stay sober for 4 years, and knowing Porsche during those 4 years is something we will never take for granted. In 2019, she welcomed her baby girl to the world, who was immediately the light of her life. She enjoyed spending time with her new family – playing with her baby girl, reading, being outside, bonfires, & going to the lake. She loved music, dancing, & tattoos. Porsche also loved to draw and was very good at it, and she had the most beautiful handwriting. She was recently getting back into calligraphy.

In 2022, Porsche relapsed. She was so disappointed in herself, and she thought all her hard work had gone to waste. She was able to get sober again, and recently relocated back to Williston. Her last relapse is what ultimately took her from us, and there is a hole that will forever be void in our hearts. I hope Porsche has now found the peace that she always looked for here on Earth.

In honor of Porsche’s life, we ask that the truth be spread in regards to this epidemic and awareness be raised. Being open may be the difference between life and death for someone. If you struggle with addiction and are reading this, please know that hundreds of thousands of families who have lost someone to this disease are rooting and praying for you. Know that we believe with all of our hearts that you can and will make it. It is never too late. Let today be day one of the rest of your life. Give your life another chance.

If you have a hard time understanding addicts, please educate yourself about this disease. Because that is what it is. It is not a choice or a weakness. It does not discriminate. They need us, they need our support. Let’s stop the epidemic AND the stigma.

“My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9