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Drowning Out the Pain

Happy and excited to finally have a job, she prepares for her first day of work. “This time will be different,” she thinks. With just a small sip, she heads out to start her day. The first day went great … Continue reading

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Contrast of Life

I lock the doors to my home and take off on a leisurely bike ride. Meanwhile, the man makes his bed on the hard concrete under the bridge. The contrast of life. Each morning I wake up and pour myself … Continue reading

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Who Says?

He’s an alcoholic. That’s what he’ll always be. So what if he quit 15 years ago? He’s still a recovering alcoholic. Once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic. That’s what the professionals say, so it must be true. Right? No. That’s … Continue reading

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Haunting Memories

Memories have a great deal of power. They follow us wherever we go, speaking to us and often times guiding our paths. Some memories give us a lifetime of happiness, while others give us a lifetime of heartache. This is … Continue reading

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