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We can do hard things

In March 2018, we received a call from a man in jail in Suffolk County, NY, for a DUI. He was desperate and willing to leave his mom and brothers to do a long-term residential program. We funded his access, he is #399. #399 (of 637 people) followed suggestions, completed a program, and developed a …

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Jake the Healer

“There is something beautiful about all scars of whatever nature. A scar means the hurt is over; the wound is closed and healed, done with.” – Harry Crews Jake was THAT guy in high school everyone came to talk to when they had a problem. Of course, the usual subjects were family issues, frienemy problems, …

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Decisions…..decisions

“If a man knows not which port he sails, no wind is favorable.” – Seneca I see this wise quote in action in the ambivalence that often plagues those affected by their own substance use disorder or the active addiction of a loved one. “Should I give them $20?”“Should I bond them out of jail?” …

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Cherries

Growing up, my family had many rituals. One was our dinner event.One child would set the table.The meal always started with a salad followed by a plate with appropriate portions of starch, protein, and vegetables. Dessert was available to those that finished everything on their plate.One child would clear the table and pack the dishwasher, …

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Why the pain?

Hurt – written by Trent ReznorI hurt myself todayTo see if I still feelI focus on the painThe only thing that’s realThe needle tears a holeThe old familiar stingTry to kill it all awayBut I remember everythingWhat have I become?My sweetest friendEveryone I know goes awayIn the endAnd you could have it allMy empire of …

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