This evening a long-time TLC resident is in a local hospital fighting for his life. He's connected to a respirator and being fed through tubes. Reports from a family member are that if he does survive the massive stroke he suffered yesterday morning he'll likely be bedridden for life. He can't talk. One side of his body is paralyzed and he's totally dependent upon the medical staff.
I'm leaving his name out of this blog to protect his anonymity. But those of us who've known him for the past 17 years he's been with us are praying that he's not in pain and that he has a full recovery - though the medical staff is not very optimistic about his prospects for recovery.
He's one of many TLC clients who've made TLC their home. When he came here he found a sanctuary where he could stay sober and practice his recovery with like-minded people. He's worked around addicts for 17 years and has the support of those of us who want a life of sobriety.
He's been an example for those of us who want to stay sober
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