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November 2022

I'm thankful for the kindness of strangers. I’ve met many people in my travels. Most of them were friendly.

Nov 24, 2022 •

October 2022

Listen now (4 min) | My day today

Oct 27, 2022 •

My Attempt to Prepare for 44-Degree Weather

Winter is knocking. I'm not ready.

Oct 19, 2022 •

One Man's Journey: Part 4

DAY 53 I asked one of the staff if they would pull up the picture they took when I was admitted. I told her JFK should give all patients a before and…

Oct 17, 2022 •

In Search of Sleep

After last night's storm when the rain was blasting away, I found refuge on the fifth floor of a city parking deck. I managed to get in there before I…

Oct 14, 2022 •

One Man's Journey: Part 3

DAY 47 Yesterday was a Sunday, and about the only thing I had to attend was a N.A. meeting. Having all that free time reminds me that I’ll have a lot of…

Oct 6, 2022 •

September 2022

One Man's Journey: Part 2

DAY 40 — I’m in J.F.K. ADATC in Black Mountain, NC. I didn’t come to detox or rehab. I came here because I had an infection in my left leg causing a lot…

Sep 22, 2022 •

One Man's Journey: Part 1

DAY 1 — I have to leave Jacksonville. Leaving today on the Greyhound bus. It will be an interesting start to my venture to Asheville.

Sep 22, 2022 •

June 2022

10 Days of Vince

Ten days in my life as I fight homelessness and addiction

Jun 17, 2022 •

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