The Struggle Is Real

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So this past week I have been trying to get at least one life story from an adolescent to help make this project meet the standard that I  planned on it meeting. I, however, have been sadly disappointed. I am still running into the same issues. I have talked to several adolescents but they either don't have any form of recovery or they are currently in a rehabilitation program and I cant publicly post their story due to HIPPA or confidentiality. It's the same issues I have faced with this entire project. I have however thought about letting a 16-year-old boy share his story just because it is filled with pain and I am sure there are a lot of people that could relate to his upbringing and what has led to his poor choices. I do have his mothers permission. That being said this boy is still currently active in his using and I am not sure I am comfortable with someone sharing just sickness with no message of hope or recovery.I have thought long and hard about this. I know a lot of young people are so closed minded about even considering there is a different way to life or that their poor life choices as a minor will lead them to be dead, homeless, in prison or a junkie. On the other hand, if they hear a story or someone young that is very relatable that tells a story of mistreatment poor decision and abandonment they might be able to see the where this individual is going wrong. But I doubt that. At this point, I am choosing not to share this story. I am planning to ask some really good friends what they think about it. I am always open to suggestions. I do however have a life story with an adult friend of mine planned to take place on Sunday. They have offered to share the message of recovery.  I am still diligently looking for more stories. I believe the more stories that can be shared the more we spread hope. I have heard so many guest speakers that have shared such an amazing message of hope and freedom. I wish I could just type up their message and share it but it could never have the impact that it does coming from the person who tells it. The genuity that comes from a first-hand experience cannot be impersonated. Which also makes these stories more influential. I have not met my goal for this week due to not having the number of stories I hoped to have to share. I will continue to work on getting stories from addicts in recovery until we present our project at take root cafe. I hope to get a story today on audio I have yet to hear from this person. My goal this week will be to get the story of an adolescent and at least to life stories from addicts in recovery.

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  1. SGTApril 24, 2018 at 1:23 PM

    I think you are very wise in choosing to only share the stories with messages of hope and recovery. This fits more with your original goal of showing hope and recovery!

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