I was standing in the back of the auditorium today, hearing the speeches of the graduates, when someone came from behind and squeezed a hug.

"Thanks, Man."
"Hey, Matt. Congratulations."

10 months ago, give or take, I had pulled him to the side and told him that he needed to check into a drug program. This was the graduation of the Options Recovery Program.

He was one of the recovery graduates I was there for.

He smiled and hugged me again.


Im starting to feel like Im a part of this place.

And this is where Im supposed to be.