Another short week at the Mission, I only worked for three days prior to the Thanksgiving holiday. One of our senior residents - and one of my best friends - relapsed on Monday, the 24th, and it was hard to watch him go out again. This is the third time I've seen this guy go through our program, and it's always tough to see him turn back to the drugs.
We also said goodbye to two more senior residents on Friday and Saturday, and it rings true that the holidays prove to be a tough time for men and women struggling with substance abuse. The community seems to be rallying together, though, striving for a collective recovery experience and continuing to fight for one another's sobriety. It is always sobering for our community members to watch senior residents return to the drink or the drug, and I am praying that our community becomes stronger as a result.
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