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In October, my life took a hard turn. I lost a job in Dallas that meant a lot to me—one of those positions that doesn’t just pay the bills, but gives you structure, purpose, and direction. When that ended, I knew I couldn’t stay in the same environment. I needed distance from the people, places, and habits that were pulling me backward instead of forward.

So I made the decision to move to Central Texas to stay with my dad. The goal was simple: reset, rebuild, and finally get my VA disability claim moving in the right direction.

But the truth is, even with that change, I was still carrying my struggles with me. I’ve battled alcohol and marijuana use for a while, and it reached a point where I had to make a decision—either I change everything, or I lose everything.

On March 26th, I made that decision.

I quit both alcohol and marijuana and committed fully to working a recovery program—with a sponsor, in a group focused on drinking, that just so happens to be anonymous… very mysterious, very secretive, definitely not something everyone already knows about.

Since then, I’ve been all in.

Right now, I’m working through the steps and currently on Step Four—taking a hard, honest look at my past, my resentments, and myself. It’s not easy work. It’s uncomfortable, raw, and forces you to confront things you’d rather avoid—but it’s necessary.

I attend two meetings a day, every day. This isn’t something I’m halfway doing. For me, going back to drinking isn’t just a setback—it’s a death sentence. That’s the reality I’m operating under, and it’s what keeps me committed.

On top of that, I’ve started daily prayer and meditation to strengthen my connection with God and keep my mindset grounded. I’m also volunteering within the program, trying to give back wherever I can and help others who are walking the same road.

At the same time, I’ve been actively job searching since November. I’ve gone through multiple interviews, put in the effort, and kept pushing forward—but I haven’t secured a position yet. I recently applied for a part-time role with Home Depot, and I’m currently waiting to hear back. Even part-time income would help stabilize things right now.

In the background, my VA disability appeal is still in progress for PTSD and hearing loss. This time, I’m working with a Veteran Service Officer, and we’ve recently submitted additional requested documents. The timeline is estimated at three to six months—but ultimately, it’s out of my hands.

Right now, I’m asking for help to get through this transition period.

The support would go toward basic, practical needs:

* Gas to get to and from meetings (twice daily)

* Occasional food while I’m out all day between meetings and commitments

* Staying consistent in the routine that is actively helping me rebuild my life

This isn’t about comfort—it’s about survival, stability, and staying on the path I’ve committed to.

If you choose to donate, I want you to know it genuinely means something to me. I don’t take it lightly. I will pray for you, thank you, and carry that gratitude with me. And if things turn around the way I’m working toward—especially if my VA claim comes through—I fully intend to pay that kindness forward, and where possible, back.

Right now, I’m doing everything I can on my end. I just need a little help bridging the gap.

Thank you for reading, and thank you for being part of this chapter in my life.