Today I attended a workshop at Austin Recovery. Actually I volunteered. That's how I managed to get in. My buddy LaDonna has started a new Workshop for Women in Recovery at AR. It is held on the 2ND Sunday of each month. I have to tell you that I was truly honored to be there. The speaker was amazing!! What a treat to be around so many STRONG WOMEN!
The library is slowly taking shape. Since school started I have not had as much time to devote to it though. I'm hoping the word will get out and donations will start pouring in!!!! HINT HINT
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On a more personal note.
I met a man in Detox at AR on Friday. He has been on my heart since then. He reminds me of myself when I was there. Broken. I talked with him after the meeting and convinced him to go to The Ranch (Mens Intensive Inpatient Program). The next day I went to see him. He seemed shocked that I was there. He truly has no friends or family. Like so many addicts, he has burned most of his bridges and is having a hard time believing that getting sober is even worth all the blood , sweat and tears. I did my best to show him that someone out here loves him and he is worth saving.
Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.