PLEASE SHARE THIS: Five years ago on this date, I restarted my journey in recovery. Drugs beat me up for years... I lost friends... opportunities... time... and a lot of money. But with the help of a program, I have been able to kick addiction's butt. I won't say I'm cured. I will say I'm a grateful recovering addict. Early in my journey, I decided to be an example of what can happen when you commit to being clean... I searched for stories of successful business owners who'd overcome addiction. I Googled convicted felons who'd turned their lives around. Their stories inspired me. I even interviewed an author named Tracey Syphax after reading his book, From the Block to the Boardroom. I knew I could change. I knew I could survive. But I wanted to thrive! And over the last 5 years, I've accomplished some things: - rebuilt my relationship with my son - raised my daughter after her mothered died to addiction - published 4 books - became a best-selling author - got paid to speak and tell my story - earned a Master's degree and enrolled in a PhD program - held a job for more than 18 months - earned my father's trust again - worked with felons in re-entry programs - worked with addicts - helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars working with a local company - paid off some of my debt - reconnected and strengthened my relationship with God - built a small business - developed a Life Skills program for Boys and Girl Club - and, successfully abstained from using drugs and alcohol All thanks to a program, a support system, and a God who never quit working or believing in me. Oh, and I wrote all about who to make the shifts in my thinking and behavior in my first book - Unlimited Potential: How to Stop Living with Fear, Doubt, and Uncertainty. Because it's such a transformative book that I've decided to donate the profits of each paperback book to literacy and book programs in correctional facilities. DM me to purchase your copy or copies. Your purchase is a donation to another success story. God bless. - Fortune https://www.instagram.com/p/CAoZLjzgXb2/?igshid=197k86gnkxzyx