nerds_need_love_too

Honest question - how do you get the symptoms under control while being homeless?

Adult child of [abusive] alcoholic here, checking in to say thank you for what you do.

What is your favorite success story? I can imagine your job sees some tough shit, but do you have a "that's why I still do this" moment?

This is kinda cool to see on reddit...I come from west Texas. Paternal grandfather and multiple uncles and father worked in a cotton gin out there. Maternal grandparents own/run a 4300 acre horse and cattle ranch.

The drought REALLY hurt a lot of the ranching business for my grandparents--did you guys have to downsize the number of cattle? If not, how did you maintain day-to-day without losing/having to sell off livestock?

"Can I help you find anything?"

"...I know more than you."

Well thanks! Definitely had some wounds but I'm on the other side and a lot better than I really knew I needed to be--I'm sure you know what I mean by that!

There are probably a large number of kids whose parents you've helped counsel that appreciate your efforts or may not know to/who you are. I can't imagine (I mean, I kinda can, but not really) what a really tough day looks like for you. Thank you for doing your thing - you rock!