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FORWARD FORWA > > House Manager weed or drink, and never smoke cigarettes, because of 2015.”

When he was first released in January, he was in another program, “and then I met Mr. Ronnie. I was getting something to eat at Daily Bread, and he was passing out flyers to this program. Mr. Ronnie asked me to stop by his office. I came down the next day, my insurance went through, and I'm sitting here today.” Nathaniel has had help getting government assistance as well. “I applied for SSI disability, and I get social services like food stamps.” Nathaniel is grateful for his therapist, who is helping

him. He shared his history of being beaten and abused. “I was only supposed to see this therapist for 6 to 12 weeks, but once I started telling my story, she’s leaving me on for a long time.” He’s come a long way, from just out of jail ten months ago to becoming house manager. “At first, I thought I wasn't ready for the responsibility, but since working with my therapist, my attitude has come a long way, and my temper’s come a long way; I’ve got control of it now.” Being at New Place of Recovery

has really helped Nathaniel move forward. “It’s wonderful; it’s a good program. From the first day I got here to now, I think on a scale of 1 to 10, I’d put myself at probably 8 or 9 because I can say I'm still working to be better.”

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