Category Archives: The Courageous Pen

Charles writes: Where I have been and where I may go aren’t as important as where I am.  Right now, I am healthy and I am whole.  I was before a ship adrift with no captain at the helm, but … Continue reading →

BC Writes: Before entering the Caritas program, my life had become unmanageable and I had begun a downward spiral into what I perceived as my own personal hell.  I felt as if my soul had died and I was lost … Continue reading →

Denis writes: Today I am writing about how much courage it took for me to come into this program, especially at my age, being in my late 50’s.  When I first heard about this program being two-years, I couldn’t believe … Continue reading →

Maximus writes: As a child my mother would tell me “Sometimes you have to go through hell if you want to get to heaven.” Back then I really didn’t understand what this meant.  But now that I have been through … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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.   … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

Cian writes: He came from humble beginnings in a rough city and country He made due with whatever was provided to him by his mother and other siblings He joined the work force after high school, a diligent worker, respected … Continue reading →

Audley writes:  The worst mistake I’ve made in my life to this day, I would have to say is to finish high school and instead of going to college for a career, I chose to go with a friend to … Continue reading →