We had bed bugs, that’s right bed bugs. I had been in the halfway house for about 2 months now and its time to move again. This time its temporary. We’re going to a hotel for a week while they bug the house. This is my chance to taste a little bit of freedom while in … Continued

I couldn’t stay where I was, I was going to die… I needed a way out and luckily I had made some friends in my treatment center that were willing to help. I made the calls I needed to make. Within a couple of weeks I was in a halfway house that they had paid … Continued

I don’t have all the answers… I certainly do not pretend to. In writing this article, I want it to be known that what I say is just my opinion.  It is made from the conclusions I have drawn from an ongoing collection of life experiences.  My discoveries are a continuous process of trial and … Continued

Having self-esteem, self-actualization and being able to rationally set and achieve goals for yourself is essentially what believing in one’s self is all about. There’s nothing wrong with receiving a little help from time to time, or even a lot of help, depending on your situation and what you need help with. But if you’re … Continued

My dearest child… You are in jail…again. You just turned 18 in April, 2011, so this time you probably won’t skate on the charges the way you have in the past. Nor should you. I have watched you throw away what could have been a wonderful life. You are so loved and needed. It’s agonizing to … Continued