25 March 2014 - Birthdays received a
completely new meaning to me when my first son was born.
Until then birthday was a nice celebration and a reason to
see my friends. Once my children were born, I realised
what a miracle it is that we are all born fully equipped
for the life ahead of us. We are all a miracle exactly as
we are, with our own individual characteristics and
differences. We need care when we are little but step by
step we become more independent. Many people who recover
from addiction call the day when they have stopped
substance abuse their new birthday. They often celebrate
this and reflect back to remember what a blessing it is to
live a...
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