Blog Madness 2003, in which the competitors chose their best blog entry of 2003 and entered them in the competition, is being conducted. Jackson entered a piece entitled "Scenes From the Other Side of the Tracks," which is entry number 12 in the "Love Region."
He wrote it just after his 18th birthday. As many of you know, Jackal is a recovering drug addict, almost 2 years sober, who has gone through treatment and is now active in Alcoholics Anonymous, sponsoring several teenagers in that program. He has received calls at all hours from people in crisis. He took his pseudo-brother, Mark, in response to one call at 2 in the morning to help a kid in need recently. This is not unusual. He has been invited to speak as a part of treatment programs for teens many times.
I am not too proud to admit that I have learned a lot about compassion, dedication, perseverance, faith, and loyalty from Jackson and have a different view of addiction and recovery.
Read his entry in the contest. I know you will take something from it even if you don't vote for it.
Posted by Bill at February 8, 2004 10:51 AMI enjoyed the post and I voted when Stacey threatened bodily injury if we didn't *lol* (only joking). Yup, I voted for him *thumbs up*
Posted by: Michelle at February 9, 2004 03:22 AM