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Everyone needs encouragement sometimes. These writings were penned out of my situations and thoughts. When I started sharing them with others, their comments on how they encouraged them were overwhelming. I was encouraged by so many to write a book. The more I thought about it, the more it became a reality to me.One day, as I was sharing some of the writings with a friend, as he was reading his facial expression changed, he looked at me and asked, "Why are you letting all this talent go to waste? Others can surely benefit from your writings."I took his encouragement to heart.

Life can be unpredictable, and no matter how much you try preparing, there are some events that will still take you by surprise. There are some things that you will never see coming such as abuse, betrayal of trust, and major loss of material things.No matter how much you may think you have things figured out, God has a way of reminding you that your plans may not be his way. Therefore, he allows you to go through trials and misfortunes to get your attention.Some are quick learners and get on track. Others, such as myself, may need reminding every once in a while. And even when reality sets in, the truth can be hard to face; but in the end, the truth will be the only thing that can and will set you free.Know that growth is essential, but it is the journey of growth that makes all the difference. Life can lead you to become bitter, angry, and resentful; or it can lead you to be open, caring, forgiving, and loving. Whatever direction it takes you, understand that you can get through anything that may be thrown your way.

This workbook is designed to provide education, emotional support, and inspiration to persons suffering from addiction. It offers step by step lessons to people striving to turn their lives around re: abstinence, relapse prevention, family dynamics, and self assessment to continue to discover self day by day. Recovery is up to you. Mentors help. Journals help. You must exchange and surrender destructive behaviors for constructive ways of handling the day-to-day stressors or triggers of life. No one deserves to continue to suffer from active addiction. Get better. Do the work.