Pondering the rather unimpressive bread offerings at Safeway this week- I came upon an organic loaf boasting "Say No to Bread on Drugs", 16 grains and 5 seeds. Promising.
The verdict on the bread - very tasty. Hearty and healthy and good both savory (turkey sandwich) and sweet (with orange marmalade).
What's even more inspiring, is Dave's personal journey. Take a few minutes to view the video - he talks about going WAY off track in life, the way (as so many of us do ) he misunderstood his father, got caught up in drugs and petty crime, hit bottom in prison, and ultimately had to take responsibility for his choices. From there, psychiatric treatment, the love of family, and his own hard work has led to quite a thriving bread story...
Dave's Killer Bread
I was very moved by this story, because he is sharing a story we don't hear enough about. I have friends and clients who have kicked major addictions, who have struggled valiantly with severe mental health conditions-and people really can get better. Treatments exist and they do work. Sometimes it takes multiple rounds to do the trick, but when a person is ready - things can change.
I do believe in punishment and making people accountable - but I also know that giving up on a "lost cause" person is often missing the resilience and humanity that still can exist under the illness.