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Blending in and giving back,ex-addict looks to support others in recovery
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Congratulations to JoeyKInWJ, 60+ is a great milestone and is the beginning of the rest of your life. My prayers go out to you!
The record number of times admitted to the jail, that I taught, was 47 times. He needs assistance not only jail. I consider jail to be a "hospital" or a "time-out place."
I have watched year after year the same individuals come and go. I've wept with them, prayed with them, blessed them, we have pondered life, meditated together...I've learned the addict must "hit THEIR bottom" before they humble themselves and admit they have addictions. My experiences teach me that it requires a spiritual change of heart, at least one buddy and group meetings daily.
And most poignant of all, "But for the grace of God there go I." We all are only a handful of decisions away from addictions and incarceration.
My prayers and faith go with you Steve. Be bold but loving, honest always and never embarrassed. There are hundreds of helpers out there who can serve.
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