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They say the grass is greener on the other side. I kind of like it right here, right now. It's where my feet are!
They say the grass is greener on the other side. I kind of like it right here, right now. It's where my feet are!
I am a novice writer whose life's experiences dealing with alcohol and drug addiction leaves me with a great deal of insight into the psyche of, and the human condition of others who suffer from the same addictions. I have been a federal police officer, business agent for a labor union, sales agent for one of the oldest and largest life insurance companies in the country, building inspector for the second largest county in Va., a licensed building contractor and currently retired.
Because of these varying endeavors I am able to interact with literally all walks of life. In the twelve step world, the most important aspect of recovery is helping others to 'Compare In'. Feeling all alone, nobody understands, I'm different, 'yeah but', are all common denominators for not being able to get a start on the road to recovery.
I myself am a recovering alcoholic who is heavily involved in twelve step work, on a daily basis. I claim no literary skill, only the ability to put on paper, in the form of poetry, the same feelings of confusion, joy, despair and most importantly, hope, as most addicts experience in recovery. It is a quality that no 'professional' can totally understand. The horrific tragedy of my son's death leaves me with an honest ability to say, 'If I can do it, anybody can'.
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