THE ONLY "ENABLER" IN MY LIFE
The end result of this distorted belief system, was that for the next 30 years, I kept myself in bondage to addictions and long-term incarcerations. Up until about 15 years ago, I found myself arrested and incarcerated. ... read >
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THE JUDGE
I was hired after my very first interview. I would be wearing a suit and tie every day. Well, I was flat broke and had no clothes suitable. ... read >
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FAITH
My sister was lost but my father never gave up on her. She may not have even known it but his prayers and faith in her may have been the very thing she needed. ... read >
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A CUP OF COFFEE
I'm a youth worker now; far away from the life I had ten years ago. My job is simple, I buy kids coffee. Bill taught me how to do that. ... read >
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A TEACHER'S LESSON
We stood there on the corridor of our classroom talking with our English teacher, not on academic matters but on general issues. ... read >
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MISLEADING APPEARANCE
That was an unusually dark winter night. I was on my way home from work on the ghastly quiet road of my hometown. ... read >
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FOOD IN THE WORLD OF UNEMPLOYMENT
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TEACH THEM IN THE WAY TO GO
My father used some unusual techniques to teach us and rarely spared us from the school of hard lessons. These are the two I cherish most. ... read >
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MOTHER HEN
I remember that hot summer afternoon when I was finally taken to the hospital to get a glimpse of my much-awaited sibling. I had a baby sister and in my five-year-old mind what was of utmost importance was that now I had my very own playmate at home. ... read >
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THE TWO FAILURES
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WHY DO I STUTTER?
I stutter. When I was younger, I didn't know what it was and I was often ashamed of it. I even was home-schooled because of it. I had no friends and thought no one liked me ‘cause I was different. ... read >
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TRUE FRIEND
There is a boy I know who used to always get picked on. He was insulted, he was pushed around, and he was taunted by bullies. ... read >
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FINE EXAMPLES
My mother through her fine example instilled within me the desire to help others. She taught me to notice those whom others ignore ... read >
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SUNDAYS WITH JESSE
The principal had put me down for watching over Jesse. Jesse was like any other 4th grade boy except for one thing: He was profoundly autistic.
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2XTREME
John told me that if I could get good grades, have no negative police contact, do at least 60 hours of community service, and stay sober, he would take me on the "2Xtreme Dream" trip.
The “2Xtreme Dream” was a trip to southern Russia to climb Europe's tallest mountain, Mt. Elbrus, standing at 18,510 feet.
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