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Posted on April 25, 2023April 25, 2023

I’ve come a long way from those humble beginnings. I’ve built up things better and stronger then they were before, the mortar for my foundation has the proper mixture this time.

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I’m Fine

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Posted on January 18, 2022February 10, 2022

If you tell one person about this blog and they tell one person and that person tells another, this whole thing might help one individual…

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Posted on January 10, 2022January 13, 2022

Starting the new year off on the right foot: sober, healthy and ready for anything that life has to bring. Celebrating day one in Sannichton…

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A Christmas Tale

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Posted on December 22, 2021

Sharing a laugh, embracing in a hug, holding hands, talking in conversation — the kind of stuff that can’t be wrapped in paper and a bow.

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One Brave Man

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Posted on December 21, 2021

One day a brave man came into my life. He gained my trust. He was gentle and kind, and I was not. I never liked anyone who got too close to me, yet his persistence and patience was intriguing to me.

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Time Machine

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Posted on December 14, 2021December 14, 2021

Take a trip in your time machine, look back at all you have achieved, you’ll be surprised what you will find.

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Take Time

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Posted on December 9, 2021

Life was this constant race, either I was running, or being chased — always on the go. I couldn’t sit still, I couldn’t stop. I needed alcohol to fuel myself; the more I burned, the more I needed.

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Posted on November 18, 2021November 17, 2021

Now that I’ve taken the time to learn and with lots of help, it’s one of the most wonderful gifts I’ve received, something I give back to myself.

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Posted on October 27, 2021October 27, 2021

Humility has taught me how to put my pride and ego aside — most importantly, it has taught me how to ask for help… how to learn to listen, and listen to learn.

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Grow or Die

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Posted on October 25, 2021October 27, 2021

When you’re convinced that something will never happen, think again!

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