Brief Overview of Me
My friend Nigel suggested I introduce myself and I am reluctantly agreeing.
Hi, my name is Josh. I grew up in a rather dysfunctional family. Mom is an addict (I was so graciously passed that in my genetics) and my dad was a Fed (whats that saying about apples and trees?)
Me wearing Dick Tracy PJ's and my dads work uniform
When I was 13 they separated and I got lost along the way. My dad being out of town a lot and the parental alienation I was subjected to, made me want to be with my mom. Only issue was she was too doped up to know I existed. Before I go any further, I'd like to make it clear, I LOVE BOTH MY PARENTS! They did the best they knew how and loved me in very different ways.
Because I felt like my family was kaput, I started just roaming the street. I met a kid named Scribble and he introduced me to loads of kids around my age in a similar situation. Instead of going home, I stayed with the Lost Boyz.
At a concert with one of my brothers
We had somewhat of a Robin Hood mentality, rob from the rich and give to... well, us. Later on, I ended up dropping out of school and heavily using. Not my finest hour for sure, but I wouldn't be who I am now if it weren't for that.
I had started down the rabbit hole. I was just under 200 lbs here (I am normally about 250)
My last day bit of active addiction was pretty bad, better than death (as i see it now), but I wished for the end repeatedly. I was arrested for the umpteenth time and was facing 5-15 years for all my vop's (violation of probation) and other charges.
(This was a rather glorious day, though I would see it as such until years later.)
I held the record for most violations of Broward Drug Court and for the longest time in the diversion program without getting kicked out. This was my last chance and I was court ordered to complete many programs and rehabilitation courses. Either that, or go up the road!
Not fun at all
I went to treatment from jail, then to a halfway house. It was a grueling process, but well worth it.
Well, my fox hole prayers worked, I ended up getting, and so far staying sober! I now have a much better understanding and quality of life! I have made a life for myself and now my 2 kiddoz!
The patented Goofy Goobers face!
Now I am a single dad with 100% timeshare of Bubba and BooBoo. I work a full-time and many part time jobs to make ends meet. But it is all worth it as long as I can maintain my children's loving environment!
I only have good days and great days. A good day is when everything goes in my favor and I don't pick up. A great day is when NOTHING goes well at all, and I don't pick up.
Thanks for reading, if you have any questions, leave a comment!
Hello friend, welcome in this wonderful world of steemit. You will soon be addictive like us to this network.
It seems pretty awesome so far!
Welcome to Steem @bigbeard I have upvoted and sent you a tip
Thanks! @bottymcbotface lol. You're awesome!
Welcome here Bigbeard !! Nice post, i will follow your account, please follow me at @khunpoom
Thanks, WILL DO!
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AYE!!!!!!!! Officially Welcome you to Steemit my brother !!! see you soon keep up the good content!!!
Thanks brother!
Welcome Josh. I have that SAME light fixture (different shades on it) and hit my head on that damn thing all the time. Kudos for parenting alone. Good luck!
Thanks!
Welcome to steemit @bigbeard .., regards to know from me .., hopefully can support each other, show me your work .., i @rerycore will be present to upvote and follow you ..,
Hello and welcome to steemit @bigbeard.
It's a great community over here, hope you enjoy it and have a great time and make lots of new friends.
Best of luck, here's an upvote from me 🙂
The upvote and warm welcomes are appreciated!
I am so glad you introduced yourself to us. Your journey is one that will inspire so many. What a beautiful family you have and those goofy goober faces are the best!
Agreed!