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“. . . and then you have one of those days that makes you realize what it has all been for. You have one of those days that makes it all worth it. The birds are chirping; the grass is green. The air smells sweet. All is calm. You hear the water trickling in the creek, your shoes crunching on the pavement; it is a beautiful nature walk first thing in the morning as the sun rises. The trees sway with the wind; It’s your first sip of coffee, your connection with nature and the universe, and yourself that wasn't possible before. You feel it all now. You understand it all now. You don't know everything. There's still more to learn, but you get the point, and you know why you are here. Life is beautiful. You feel joy. You feel peace. The years of torture were all for this. Now.” - RHH

“One of Those Days”

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  • Undated Journal Entry #1

    “I am only thirty-one, but I feel that I have lived many lives. I have many stories that I could tell - enough to fill the bookshelves of this haven hotel. I do not know what this story will be about. I hope that it will be one of recovery, justice, and peace. I know it will not be linear. . .”

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  • Undated Journal Entry #2

    "Yesterday was difficult. I've been having so many positive days lately; it is almost as if this makes it harder to accept when things don't go exactly the way that I want them to. I need to realize that even if I'm not doing anything wrong, it is still possible to have a bad day. Why am I so intrinsically tied to this idea. . .”

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  • Undated Journal Entry #3

    “I decided today that I would stop drinking after Haven’s concert. This isn’t the first time that I have planned to quit after a significant event. I was fine yesterday, but I mentioned it once to M, and he completely shut down. The craving died as I pulled my sore body up the stairs and into my bed. . .”


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  • Undated Journal Entry #4

    “Haven had a birthday party at a friend’s house. I dropped her off and had three hours that I needed to fill while in town. I spent too much money (of course), but after I came down from my mindless shopping, I decided to visit the botanical gardens and read. The landscape is breathtaking, and the entire place is pure magic. I chose not to bring my phone with me, not even to take pictures. I wanted to be in the moment . . .”

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