Posted by Solstice on August 21, 2011, at 12:33:36
In reply to Re: this post is from 2006 on moving out, posted by Solstice on August 21, 2011, at 12:07:56
> The young person I told you about above works at a horse rescue ranch.
I said 'works' - - I meant VOLUNTEERS (but it's still very hard work :.
He does not get paid in money - but rather gets paid through an unending stream of being highly valued and appreciated by people who don't care one whit about his slow processing speed and sometimes illogical thinking. and he knows (and loves to tell you about) the background story of every horse out there.. the abusive situation from which that horse was rescued... the ranch staff's hard work at rehabilitating the horse... and the ranch using those horses in equine therapy for children in foster care, children with autism and other mental health issues, etc. He (the young person I'm telling you about) is part of something greater than himself - and he is successful at what he does. That's what gives birth to a self-concept that feels good. That young man feels good every day that he's out there, because he sees the effect he is having and the good things that come from it. that's powerful, Matt. If you don't do anything else - just do that one thing - volunteer some place - you've got a car and you've got the time. Do it - and it will change your life in ways you can't even imagine right now.
If I didn't care, I wouldn't spend my time trying to motivate an addict who right now is making himself miserable by focusing on his consuming desire to find a way to get to drugs he knows he will abuse. If you want to find a way out of your misery - find a place to volunteer. You'll meet people who will be compassionate toward your impairments, will expand your support system, and you may even end up finding a really good person who needs a roommate.
Solstice
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