A client is ecstatic because it looks like he's going to adopt the stepdaughter he's been raising for a few years. He and his wife have been going through court procedures for a while. Now it's down to the finish line. And everything looks positive.
But this is less a story about adoption and more a story of what happens when we're in recovery.
At one time this man was like most clients who come to TLC. His resume included a history of drugs and jails and being irresponsible. He was into self gratification. He ripped off those who trusted him. Not to be judgmental, but his future didn't look too bright to the rest of us.
Then something happened. One day the light went on. He started working the program - the 12-step program. And things started unfolding for him.
He's had a job with the same company for a few years. He was recently married and he and his wife have a child between them. He lives in a nice suburban home. He takes vacations once in a while. He’s experiencing happiness.
The miracle in his life can happen for any of us who are addicts. We just have to start down the path of recovery.
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