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Submitted to Contest #58
I Remember it as though it were yesterday, the year 1973 the month of August, it was coming a monsoon as my 37 Packard gave up the ghost on a deserted back road. I had to be smack dab in the middle of nowhere USA. Not a business, not a house, not a street light in sight. I vaguely recall passing a brightly lit neon sign about 3 kilometers and a conniption ago.I opened the boot, pulled out my London Fog, put it on and brushed out the wrinkles. I then opened my brolly and trudged in that direction, mumbling and cursing under my breath. Nothing...
I was powerless over drugs , alcohol, mental illness and and the actions of others, but today my life is manageable. My name is Jim Moon. I live in Cartersville Ga. I simply ask if you are interested in sharing a “feel good” story. The story is mine and the title is STILL I RISE. I want to share a bit of my past. It will explain why my story can be a positive influence to so many who are hurting. I was adopted by relatives when I was 17 months old. My aunt and uncle became my parents and my parents became my aunt and uncle. A typical Jerry...
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