Broken Pieces
Recovered can Help

I came into RSU released from Bulloch County Jail and also stuck with guilt and shame that I had used alcohol and drugs over for a long time. I was assigned a counselor that was a match made in heaven. She was gentle but stern. Three years later I still remember the Bad Apple experiment and apply it to my life and recovery today. Basically, it was a hands-on experiment that confirmed that old people, places, and things were not good for the person I wanted to become. I retaliated against people who hurt me in my addiction. I remember one day Mrs. Nicole told me a Bible verse Peter 1 5:8 I didn’t know it then but I know now I was fighting against the wrong enemy. I apply that in my life and recovery today as well. I spent many years of my life getting told what to do and how to live my life by parents, institutes, probation officers, etc. Mrs. Nicole never pressured me to be anyone besides who I wanted to be but she made clear what the consequences would be if I made a bad decision. Sadly, I didn’t stay sober after leaving RSU but the voice of a loving counselor never left me. Today, I live a life filled with love, positivity, and knowledge of trauma. I no longer carry the guilt and shame that I once carried. This is the longest time of sobriety I’ve ever had. I truly believe the person I am today, is because of the love and insight I received from Mrs. Nicole. I can be myself and make decisions without any validation from anyone but myself. I went from being a codependent, instant gratification loving, alcoholic and addict. To a sober independent, patient, and loving mother and sponsor. ~ Morgan Hailey Jones