If you’ve ever had a life-controlling issue, you know the drill. You also know the drill if you’ve ever had a loved one with a life-controlling issue. Part of recovery is making the decision, again and again, is showing no mercy to what controlled you.
You cut the ties. You torch the bridges. You leave it in another life.
And anytime something reinforces your choice to be free, you cheer. That’s what’s lighting up the faces of the men in our New Life recovery program here on Las Vegas Street. This week we celebrate the expansion of the Life Recovery Center, which houses the program, by tearing down a big sign that says “Liquor.”
The sign is on the building adjacent to the current residential center for the men in the program. In fact, the current building shares a wall with what was once a very popular liquor store in the neighborhood. Starting next week, thanks to a very generous grant, we’re refurbishing the former liquor store into more rooms for the recovery center.
Sweet irony, isn’t it? Poetic justice for a lot of the gentlemen we serve here. You see, their basic decision to stay sober is one they make every day – and it’s not always easy. The chance for them to help replace a venue that fed their addiction with a place that could stabilize their lives and relationships and future? Beyond words.
Let that crane swing, and listen for the cheers on Las Vegas Street. Demolition can be a beautiful thing.
You're a good writer, Steve. Keep it up. Enjoyed reading all three of these posts. -- robin
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