March is always a month of reflection and celebration
March is my anniversary month as a person in recovery from a substance use disorder. On March 25th I will celebrate 12 years since the last time I put any drugs or alcohol in my system. It's also my sons anniversary on that same day. He will celebrate 5 years. It's will be a pretty special day indeed.
I spent part of my morning today emailing responses to federal lawmakers and policymakers. In my community I am part of a group who are making positive changes to help young people find a pathway to their own live in recovery from substance use disorders. I have made connections on a local, state, and federal level to effect change in our community. Those sentences speak loudly to the power of a person in recovery. My life today is one where I get to help others find the same life I enjoy now.
My son works as a counselor at an inpatient treatment center where he works with youth who are forging their paths to a life in recovery. He is able, on a daily basis, to use his education, and personal/professional experience, to help guide young people on their journey. He is furthering his education to advance his knowledge and opportunities in his career. Those sentences speak loudly to the power of a person in recovery. His life today is one where he gets to help other find the same life he enjoys now.
Here we are, father and son, both in long term recovery from a substance use disorder. Both of us have went from being what was termed "burdens on society" to being active and engaged citizens. Both of us work, pay taxes, give back in our communities, and lead others down a road so they can experience our same success. Because we were both able to have access to resources.....treatment, recovery supports, employment opportunities, and other recovery supports, we are giving our communities the exact thing I know both of us always had a desire for in our lives.
My son and I are bright and shining examples of what can happen when a person is able to turn their lives around. I know neither of us didn't do this in isolation. It happened with help from the community, our families, our friends, and others.
I spent part of my morning today emailing responses to federal lawmakers and policymakers. In my community I am part of a group who are making positive changes to help young people find a pathway to their own live in recovery from substance use disorders. I have made connections on a local, state, and federal level to effect change in our community. Those sentences speak loudly to the power of a person in recovery. My life today is one where I get to help others find the same life I enjoy now.
My son works as a counselor at an inpatient treatment center where he works with youth who are forging their paths to a life in recovery. He is able, on a daily basis, to use his education, and personal/professional experience, to help guide young people on their journey. He is furthering his education to advance his knowledge and opportunities in his career. Those sentences speak loudly to the power of a person in recovery. His life today is one where he gets to help other find the same life he enjoys now.
Here we are, father and son, both in long term recovery from a substance use disorder. Both of us have went from being what was termed "burdens on society" to being active and engaged citizens. Both of us work, pay taxes, give back in our communities, and lead others down a road so they can experience our same success. Because we were both able to have access to resources.....treatment, recovery supports, employment opportunities, and other recovery supports, we are giving our communities the exact thing I know both of us always had a desire for in our lives.
My son and I are bright and shining examples of what can happen when a person is able to turn their lives around. I know neither of us didn't do this in isolation. It happened with help from the community, our families, our friends, and others.
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