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Independent Living!
Where there is room for everyone! Where you'll feel at home!
Case Management - Medical Management - Money Management
At FFO, we care for and about each and everyone. If you have a problem we have a problem. We are a family! Let's solve it, together.
"Down," they say. Yes, I was down. Lord, it really is down - down morally, down socially, down financially, down in respect for the rights and property of others, down in reverence, down in self-respect, and I reveled in this! I was five (5) years clean. Then I began to feel sorry for myself, depressed, overwhelmed. My (negative) solution to all this was, on May 14, 2011, I sought relief in an old familiar place - alcohol first, then to the street for those familiar demons in sheep's clothing, cocaine and heroin. This was the first biggest mistake of my life. It was as if I'd received a brand new clothing outfit, then took it to a cesspool, dropped it in and put it on again. This nightmare ended June 22, 2011, when I signed into a well known rehab center. Even though my demise into an abysmal way of life only lasted a month, it caused some rather devastating catastrophes to occur in my life! I lost my job and (I am a diabetic) my foot got re-infected, but the most devastating thing in all of this is I lost custody of my son. My actions resulted in his being placed in an abusive environment with his father. To see the sad look on his face, the pleading in his eyes, and to hear the pain and fear in his voice when he says, "Momma, he hit me, he hit me," just tears me up when I realize I was the cause of his being placed there because of my selfish act. I am working on getting custody of my two (2) year old son, Marvea, right now. On August 23, 2011, I left rehab and I was accepted at FFO, even though I had no job. They do not normally accept children at this time, but they made an exception in my case. For this I am grateful. In rehab, I began to reconstruct my life. Since my arrival at FFO, I have come to realize that even though I am an individual, I am still an intricate part of the family of man. As well, I've come to realize that in order for things to work out for me, I have to consider, also, the family/community around me. One thing for sure, this experience has enriched me with an increased understanding. I have to restructure my way of thinking in order to be a constructive part of my child's life.
FFO is working sincerely with me to help me piece my life and family back together. I truly appreciate and will never forget what they are doing for me!
Now my life is on the UP. I am no longer down. I attend meetings weekly on a regular basis and I have recently obtained gainful employment!
I am Turkessa Griggs and I am restructuring my life with an improved, positive Foundation.
Upper left Turkessa Griggs and 2 year old son, Marvea Price.
I am Fredrick Ragland
I have a lot of issues and an addiction. I am working on them .
The staff at FFO are patient and kind. I am determined to beat
this addiction disease and they are working with me. I will beat it.
People that are attracted to you because of your pretty face
or nice body won't be by your side forever.
But the people who can see how beautiful your
heart is will never leave you. Do you agree?
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The staff at FFO are patient and kind. I am determined to beat
this addiction disease and they are working with me. I will beat it.
People that are attracted to you because of your pretty face
or nice body won't be by your side forever.
But the people who can see how beautiful your
heart is will never leave you. Do you agree?
Funny Pictures & Videos originally shared this post
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