When he hit backside, Navy Veteran Kenneth got here to VA. Homeless, battling drug and alcohol addictions, he entered a residential remedy program. That was just the start of a life-changing journey.
Kenneth’s story, in his personal phrases
My identify is Kenneth. I used to be homeless. Whereas I used to be within the service, misfortunately, I took a detour. After we went out on liberty, we began consuming, and consuming, and it led to different issues.
I went in to attempt to get some assist and I made a aware determination that I used to be going to take this assist that I used to be getting from VA as a result of they had been actually attempting to work with me. So I went out to Perry Level for 100 days on the drug and alcohol program. And I accomplished that program in 2012.
Now I’m seeing two therapists on the VA Annex in Baltimore. My main care, I’m preserving in touch along with her continuously. They put in a session for me to get enamel. I’ll have my enamel about Labor Day. I’ll be smiling, however I’m good. I’m really grateful. I’m really grateful. I’m 16 months clear at present.
I simply acquired my HUD voucher. At this level, I’m employed. I’m doing 19 hours every week, at minimal wages. It’s not even concerning the cash. I simply want to remain targeted and keep grounded. I’m being proactive about a variety of issues that I’m doing now. I see the expansion in me and I’m going to proceed and develop on that degree.
And I’m going to do no matter is informed for me to do by means of VA. I’ve seen that it’s successful for me and there’s no use for me to deviate now in my life. I attempted to do it my method and it didn’t assist.
So I’m saying to all you guys: Simply do it their method. Simply give it a attempt. And you’ll undoubtedly be grateful that you’ve adopted up as a result of that’s what VA is all about, serving to the troopers reintegrate again into society.
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