Day 41, Aug 9, Eads, CO.
Heang Uy came out to join me for a day. One of the toughest and most humble, grace-filled men I know he was inspirational to have along for part of this day, especially as I get started back. Thanks Heang!
Later in the afternoon I decided to continue a bit more to hit 101 miles in 101 degrees to Eads, CO and (supposedly) more services. Camping searches are a daily challenge, and tonight we got permission to park in a motel parking lot with the truckers. Appropriate as Joel may have done the same.
Starting back on any effort after a break can be hard. This has been. It’s hard to lose and have to recreate momentum and worse to be knocked down again feeling you have failed. Consider recovery.
Yet the group organized by Lisa Dierks at PERCS in Canon City and now Heang in Pueblo have been energizing and motivating. The recovery road often includes relapses along the way. It can be part of that journey. But you have to start back again to succeed. And community, connections, that support, is powerful- such as your support. Thank you all!
Addiction is a brain disease.
It disables sound decision-making.
It is treatable.
Community matters.