Once-Homeless Former Addict Starts Nonprofit Overseeing 9 ‘Sober Homes’ to Help Others

Once-Homeless Former Addict Starts Nonprofit Overseeing 9 ‘Sober Homes’ to Help Others
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After battling a decades-long drug addiction, four years in prison, and homelessness, a man from Canada entered a treatment program where he turned his life around. Today, he runs nine “sober homes” providing safe, supportive spaces for other addicts trying to get back on their feet.

Speaking to The Epoch Times via social media, Russell Lee Abraham, 38, shared his advice for anyone seeking sobriety. “Don’t dwell on society’s expectations,” he implored. “Your so-called faults are learning lessons, teachings; as long as you are ready for change and ready to learn then you can rise above the haters and follow your dreams.