This Life of Mine

March 20, 2009

Cian writes: My story is a lot like many others. Stereotypical, if you will, of an ‘addict’. However, I reckon it is unique because it is my story and mine alone. Dysfunctional within the family – check…Abuse within the home – check…the inevitable ‘broken home’ – check…self loathing, self abuse, self destruction – check, check, [...]

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Together in Harmony

March 20, 2009

Chris writes: I started experimenting with cigarettes at the age of twelve. I did it because I thought it was the cool thing to do. At the age of fifteen, I took my first line of cocaine. Through the next eight years I did whatever I had to do to get my drugs. I lied, [...]

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Motherly Love

March 16, 2009

Tom writes:

You became a single mother when I was only two,

You’d put tender, love and care into everything that you’d do!

To try to raise me right, and teach me day from night,

But I saw black when you saw white, and I’d always put up a fight!

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A Second Chance

March 16, 2009

Steve writes: My life was a real mess before I came to Caritas. I was lost and hopeless, but as the days go by I truly feel it is a thing of the past now. I’m starting to feel the change within my heart. I really feel blessed to have this second chance in life. [...]

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I Made It

March 16, 2009

Robin writes: Twenty five months I made it to the end. It hasn’t been easy; there were many times I wanted to quit, but something kept bringing me back. Thank God I did, I would have missed out on the experience of a lifetime. There have been many days I dreamt of this moment, and here it [...]

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The Journey

March 16, 2009

Ray writes: Four years ago my life had taken a turn for the worst. I was married and had a child. I had quit a promising job and left my wife. Not able to handle my decisions, I turned to drugs and then to crime. By 2006 I was looking at jail time or a [...]

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A Different Life

March 16, 2009

M.C. writes: I spent many months if not years praying for a different life.  Something I would remember without regret.  Although the majority of my experiences left not only myself but my family with painful memories.  The prayer was answered. And I found myself home at Caritas.  The way I feel towards life and the [...]

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Old Me Versus New

March 16, 2009

Derek writes: Haiku: Old me versus new The Bigger man always win Gonna get ugly   Harmony; hand in hand emotions shared, hearts beat monotonously The day that we will be together again mom & dad you will see… Hard tines forgotten, look towards the future as one: you & me. *Sometimes I think by [...]

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Together in Harmony

March 16, 2009

Daniele writes: Dear reader, I am 38 years of age and been here in Caritas around 18 months. At this stage in my therapy I am learning and practicing daily life skills to become an independent and self-sufficient person. I often ponder if I have learned enough to be equipped for my future. Future plans [...]

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Inner Peace

March 16, 2009

Curt writes: I have been at Caritas for 17 months. Up here at King City I have found the spirit I had imprisoned with the use of drugs. With the beautiful scenery, the animals up at the barn, the work-therapy, and groups which often go deep into an individual’s behaviours and thinking process. I can [...]

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