Monthly Archive: June 2011

The Courageous Pen

The Courageous Pen   ·   June 30, 2011

Frank writes: What I have gained through community living at Caritas is everything that I have lost, eventually would have lost and so much more.  Most importantly I have a better understanding of myself and who I am.  This is something which could only have been attained through community living.  We are able to view [...]

A New Way of Life

The Courageous Pen   ·   June 24, 2011

Scotty writes: Drugs, alcohol and gambling is what I turned to at an early age.  It robbed me from many opportunities, and took extreme positive potential away from myself.  It drained the life of those who loved me the most.   Drinking mouthwash in a homeless shelter was the end result.   I was totally desperate for [...]

Falling Down and Getting Back up

The Courageous Pen   ·   June 21, 2011

Ryan writes: I feel I fell down when I was smoking weed instead of going to school and learning.  The only thing I really learned in high school was how to sell and smoke weed.  I also learned how to cook and to drive which is about it.  I let my addiction to weed and [...]

Lessons in Community

The Courageous Pen   ·   June 16, 2011

Jeff Writes: Being a member of the community here at Caritas has taught me many things.  I have had the opportunity to learn about myself through other people.  I’ve learned that everyone has noticeable short comings and if I focus too much on other people’s weaknesses I blind myself to the innate good-spirit that every [...]