He'd just returned from a trip to the East Coast where he spent time with family he hadn't seen in some time.
Relatives who once didn't want him around now welcome him with open arms. He said that in the old days they shunned him. None of them trusted him or wanted anything to do with him.
His story's an example of how life changes when we get sober. After all, everyone notices the differences in our lives.
In this man's case, his family and friends knew of his addiction. They knew that when he disappeared for years that he was somewhere walking a prison yard. And they knew that when he was free it wouldn't be for long because he'd get caught up in his disease once more and be back in jail.
But a few years ago they started hearing different messages about him. Clean for a while. Working a real job. Owning a car. Going to a community college, working for a degree. And recently they heard about his acceptance at Arizona State University.
The man’s life is different today and he rightfully gives the credit to his recovery - which gave him the freedom to do positive things with his life.
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