You Can Be Successful and You Can Be Whatever You Want To Be!
By Angel
@Angelee_27 (3460)
United States
August 26, 2011 1:40pm CST
For all of you who have a drug addiction, or you have a criminal background... you CAN turn your life around! It IS possible if you put forth the effort!
There are many people that have done it! So, why should you think you can't?
There is a Judge (Judge Mathis), you may have seen him on TV, that used to do drugs and have a criminal record. He's been to prison! BUT, he turned his life around and started helping those that do what he used to do! He went to law school, and is now a successful Judge!
That just proves that it IS possible to go from a drug addict, criminal, etc... to a successful person!
You just have to believe in yourself, and want to get help! There are so many programs available to help! There are counselors, AA meetings, rehab, and so many other groups and programs available to help you become successful and get out of whatever you are in. You just have to take advantage of the opportunity. 
There is a Judge (Judge Mathis), you may have seen him on TV, that used to do drugs and have a criminal record. He's been to prison! BUT, he turned his life around and started helping those that do what he used to do! He went to law school, and is now a successful Judge!
That just proves that it IS possible to go from a drug addict, criminal, etc... to a successful person!
You just have to believe in yourself, and want to get help! There are so many programs available to help! There are counselors, AA meetings, rehab, and so many other groups and programs available to help you become successful and get out of whatever you are in. You just have to take advantage of the opportunity. 5 people like this
4 responses
@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
26 Aug 11
I just watched him today! I do watch him often! He is quite an inspiration to anyone if they listen to his message. He went through a great deal and it was not until after his mother passed that he made a promised to her that he would rectify and change his life.
I do believe one has to really believe, want and seek help to make the necessary changes. Many may not be as successful as Judge Mathis is, but where there is a will there is a way. It did not come easy as he was turned down several times prior to his success, but he did it, he worked at both McDonald's and Burger King while going to Law School.
Yes though there are ways and some who simply cannot do it, they really have to want to make the changes and fight, fight against all odds.
@chicksdigscars (5483)
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30 Aug 11
SEE, THERE IS DEDICATION THERE! working in macdonalds and burger king to support yourself through law school :)
@Angelee_27 (3460)
• United States
26 Aug 11
Exactly daud4ms!
I am glad you agree with my post.
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@chicksdigscars (5483)
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30 Aug 11
i like this discussion, it made me feel happy.. and it reminded me of a wonderful quote by one of my idols, that i'd love to get tattoo'd.
"nothing is impossible, even the word says i'm-possible" - audrey hepburn :)
