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Turning Weakness Into Strength

April 29, 2017April 10, 2014 by Darryl S. Duke

“It can be hard to admit we need help in life. And even harder to ask for it; some may think it makes them look weak. But every time I asked for help, my life got easier. And I actually grew stronger.”

My Soul Feels Like Dancing

June 13, 2018February 15, 2014 by Darryl S. Duke

In December of 2010, I was poised to go off to college at the beginning of the new year, and had big plans for my future. In only the first semester, I was told that although an associate degree was a good start for a career as a drug and alcohol counselor, a bachelor’s degree … Read more

What A Wonderful Accomplishment In Life

April 20, 2021December 10, 2013 by Darryl S. Duke

“If we compare ourselves to people who have done wonderful things in life; it can make us feel like we haven’t accomplished much on our own. However, if we compare ourselves to who we used to be, and see that our efforts to become a better person than we were before have done just that. … Read more

Do You Concur?

December 5, 2013October 20, 2013 by Darryl S. Duke

“I don’t always agree with people about things, but when I do, I always say I concur. I just think it makes me sound smarter.”