He chooses good over evil, preaches ‘don’t give up’
“When I was growing up, I didn’t know God. But I didn’t realize I was living for the devil, either. “I’ve been through a lot of things in my life. I’ve walked down a lot of...
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Homeless woman: ’embarrassing to ask for money’
“I lost my husband. He died from drinking too much. I couldn’t keep him from drinking. We were married for about 10 years. “Since he passed away, I don’t have any family here. So I’m kind...
She stays busy to help avoid a relapse
“I paint. I garden. I work for a couple of elderly ladies down the street. Whatever they need done, I go do. The other day, I put a new screen in their door. “I just try...
12-step program ‘coolest thing I’ve ever done’
“I started going to NA and AA about 13 years ago, trying to get clean and sober. About five years ago, I finally did get sobered up. “I took the 12 steps. Did the whole process....
Even missing a hand, ‘there’s nothing I can’t do’
“About 10 years ago I was running from myself, and I pulled over and went to sleep in my truck. A cop woke me up, and I refused to get out of my truck. They threw...
Substance abuse counselor leads by example
“I was young and foolish and did what a lot of people do. Then it kind of got out of hand, and I realized that I needed to make some major changes. “I got involved in...
‘I thought I’d die with a bottle of whiskey in my hand’
“I’m part of a faith-based, drug and alcohol recovery program. I was an alcoholic for over 35 years. I thought I was going to die with a bottle of whiskey in my hand. Through our center...
Bumps in the road behind her son now
“My babies are 34 and 27. My son had little bumps along the way, but he’s been sober for over three years now. “It was tough. I was always so afraid for him, scared that I...
Truck polishing work tends to get political
“I’ve had all sorts of jobs and lived all over the country. The last five years before I came here, I went around to truck stops and polished trucks. I could polish four wheels and make...
