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- very rare. All of the employees at Men and Women really care about their clients.” Thornton appreciates MWFHE's person-centered approach and quality of care. “They don't force you to grow up, they allow you to grow up; that's what I needed. I never had the opportunity to grow up, because most of my life I've had to work. They told me the only thing I need to work on is my recovery.” In the early stages of recovery, “Every day is a struggle,” Thornton says. “But every day I don't use is a damn good day.” “I could talk about that program all day. On the streets, people pretend to care, that only lasts for so long. The people at Men and Women all care, and they show you love. Their network of people also shows you the same love. It's not a program that leaves you to fend for yourself,” Thornton says. He has come a long way in less than three was a pair of pants and a shirt. Today, I have - a Ford pickup, a Honda Elantra, Honda Accent, and a Moped, and all my vehicles have insurance. I'm living in a house with all the bills paid. I'm very blessed.”

Over the years Thornton was able to support himself working on railroad track maintenance crews, in a convenience store and other jobs. He remembers spending an

taken over his life. Trying to support his out of prison for check forgery and

he notes.

“ THE NEXT MORNING I REALIZED I DIDN’TWANT ITANYMORE. ” - IROYRICUS THORNTON MEN ANDWOMEN FOR HUMAN EXCELLENCE CLIENT

On his own, Thornton tried to quit using “One day I ran across a guy who was able to morning, I realized that even when I can have as much as I want, I didn't want it anymore.” He turned himself in at DeKalb Crisis Center. Eventually, he was referred to MWFHE. It was the program he needed.

“I’M VERY BLESSED .” - IROYRICUS THORNTON

for his mental health issues. He is

where people want money , but to find a program where the people actually care is

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