A Light Burning Within.......

   These past few months have been powerful and enlightening to say the least. I finished my first semester of college and am happy to say...3.3 grade point. I would never expect myself to be in college after a vicious crack and meth addiction. I am grateful for the voice of recovery in my life. It is sad that alcohol and drugs are so prevalent in the Gay scene. I am not saying all are alcoholics or drug addicts , it's just the scene has become a breeding ground for addiction since the invention of the circuit scene.
    I have longed for the chance to relive my youth over, knowing now what I do about addiction. I don't think I would change my life lessons aside, I learned through addiction how strong my spirit within is. The feeling of independence as I walked into college for the first time and the knowledge of why a caged bird sings. The gift of knowledge is just that, a precious gift. I wonder if it is really better for one to go to college at a later time in life because the appreciation is much greater with the student. I was grateful for this chance and gleaming within at this opportunity.
     My major is Psychology and I want give back to the gay youth community and help them with their issues we as adults have overcome. I see so much pain within the youth community and the need for strong adult voices is needed and not just by you tube snippets or pundits on the news channels.
     The future looks bright and the chance to shine after all these years is promising and I see only good ahead...I have only one thing to conquer and that is the quest to love myself and find a partner for the road ahead .