battle,” says a behavior therapist from Promises. When reemerging into society, essential things to re- member are learning new things, gaining education, and building rela- tionships. Finding a job and bettering your education is easier said than done. Depending on what happened during your addiction period could set you up for a more challenging time finding a job. Convictions and criminal charges can make it chal- lenging to make sure that you have control over your finances. After struggling with addiction for a long time, your credit and financ- es have likely taken a big hit. It’s essential to make sure that you have the means to earn money and set yourself up for a better future. Contributing to soci- ety will also help regain trust throughout the community and build the connection needed to
help reenter society. One of the best ways to help contribute to society is to volunteer. Using your background and story is a great way to give back to the community while healing. It isn’t easy to reenter a communi- “Demonstrate through your actions that you are someone to be relied upon, and little by lit- tle, people will trust you again.” ty that sees you as a menace, and many people won’t understand your struggle and how hard recovery was. However, participating in the com- munity and improving yourself will help you create a better life for your- self and others.
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