Class 2001 - Student Graduation Reflections

Doug M.

An alcoholic and drug addict with the most hideous and mean-spirited personality was the person my Dan and Mom's cute little kid turned out to be - through no fault of theirs. For almost 25 years, I sucked that bottle, shot, snorted, smoked and swallowed those drugs, and raged through people's lives.

Then one day I realized what a contemptuous and ugly person I had become, and through the miracle of an anonymous 12-step program for alcoholics, I was set upon the path that is taking me back to be the person God intended that cute little kid to become. Less innocent and bruised, but not entirely broken.

After a few years, a bird planted a bug in my ear, a suggestion that I might try working with other alcoholics and addicts that were also struggling with their disease. The bird led me to Donna and he cohorts here at DVC, where I trudged through the most challenging and rewarding series of courses I have ever taken.

I have come to love the little work that I've done so far. I have a real passion for it, and I am so grateful to the little bird, Donna and company, [.] for their support and encouragement. At almost 50 years of age, I think I have found what I want to do when I grow up.