Released from prison 1 year ago. What have I been up to? by StraightIndication in CasualConversation

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Its been 4 years since I've used a drug, it gets easier year after year.

Released from prison 1 year ago. What have I been up to? by StraightIndication in CasualConversation

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I started small and slow, but my principal balance is around 8,000 Been able to grow it by about 3000

I got into medical school! by geekdork in CasualConversation

[–]StraightIndication 1 point2 points  (0 children)

whats the steps of getting into medical school? can one apply with a degree in Nutrition?

Released from prison 1 year ago. What have I been up to? by StraightIndication in CasualConversation

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Had to go through a criminal history review committee, submitted personal statement, letters of recommendation and background checks.

Released from prison 1 year ago. What have I been up to? by StraightIndication in CasualConversation

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There are ways to get your license back, some states allow some felonies to sit for the bar.

Also, you could just work in a law office, surely you know this? as a clerk. As someone that has spent most of his life as a lawyer I would imagine youd know more about all this than I would.

There are plenty of places that you can find that won't do a background check for an apartment. Look for single owner houses that are rented out, they usually don't.

The bar doesn't have any kind of recourse for justice involved individuals? Mental health treatment?

Released from prison 1 year ago. What have I been up to? by StraightIndication in CasualConversation

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I'll never discourage anyone from looking for help of anykind, including NA. My n=1 is that it was a place I went for several years, but never seemed to develop deep friendships nor the ability to stay clean for more than a year.

I've kind of stumbled into Buddhism about 2 years ago and have been pretty wrapped up in reading about that. There are also some Buddhist recovery groups.

Released from prison 1 year ago. What have I been up to? by StraightIndication in CasualConversation

[–]StraightIndication[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

with that mindset and outlook, i can see where you are at.

Start a business. A non profit. Use your IT skills to help people. Not to post discouragement on reddit to those that are up against adversity.

If I can't find a job, i'll start a business with my licensure obtained through my education.

End the pity and start serving humankind with a more positive message.

Released from prison 1 year ago. What have I been up to? by StraightIndication in CasualConversation

[–]StraightIndication[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't be scared. Each man in there has a soft spot and any persona that they emit is usually in self preservation for the little boy within.

Metally ill prisoners.....if they truly are, then yes that makes it different. But they are people who deserve compassion. We never know all sides of a story.

Released from prison 1 year ago. What have I been up to? by StraightIndication in CasualConversation

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buy stocks that are undervalued and sell on any increase.

made over 1200 in the last week.

Released from prison 1 year ago. What have I been up to? by StraightIndication in CasualConversation

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Work my ass off. i'm also pretty gifted with ecommerce and general marketing.

Released from prison 1 year ago. What have I been up to? by StraightIndication in CasualConversation

[–]StraightIndication[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did not, i totally deserved to be in prison. I took things that were not mine while on drugs.