Some people like living in black and white worlds. Let them stay there. Appreciate all the colors you see in your world though.

It's okay to disagree with the thoughts or opinions expressed by other people. That doesn't give you the right to deny any sense they might make. Nor does it give you a right to accuse someone of poorly expressing their beliefs just because you don't like what they are saying. Learn to recognize good writing when you read it, even if it means overcoming your pride and opening your mind beyond what is comfortable.

The world is not ready for some people when they show up, but that shouldn't stop anyone.

The only unique contribution you can offer the world is to be who you actually are and no one else.

All we know is what we're told.

A lot of people who find out about the things I do immediately figure I'm just a pathetic "druggie" with nothing to say that is worth hearing. They talk endless bull shit of "recovery!" They make it sound like some amazing discovery...don't they know I'm far too busy trying to recover me?