When something happens to one, the rest step up to help. And it doesn't matter what it is. It could be financial issues, medical issues, housing or transportation problems. Whatever it is, the rest are there for them.
Many have been around for five to ten years. But some have been with us for even longer. A few15 and 20 years.
Where do they come from? All over. Many were homeless. Others in trouble with the law. Some after a divorce. From detox. Many were drifting aimlessly in dead end jobs.
Usually when they arrive their plan is to get their act together. Which is our mission and purpose - to help people deal with their addictions then move on.
But some have no where to move on to. Their families may have passed on. Or else want nothing more to do with them.
Because many have found a safe haven for the first time in their lives, they decide to stay and contribute to the community.
Sometimes they socialize and spend off time together. At other times they bicker like any family does.
But the real thing is that they belong to something larger than themselves.
And working at TLC gives them a mission in life. It's the glue that holds them together.
