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Addiction & Recovery

Clouds Passing

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38. Thank you so much JM 😁

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Reply #14)

Wed Dec 3, 2025, 10:20 AM

Dec 3

The day I started this journey was the day I became able to recover lost parts of myself. This is one of the most rewarding aspects of true self. To discover that we have strength and wisdom beyond what we could have ever imagined is a gift of the highest order. Stay strong. Stay wise JM

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