Like so many other residents of the Boys Halfway House, this guy’s actions are dictated by his worst demons rather than rational thought. You see, the guys like him, their cravings are just so strong that they can’t follow the rules even when they want to follow them. He obviously has tremendous drive and willpower. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be able to stay so fit. Most of the guys here have definitely let themselves go after years of partying, playing video games, and mooching off of women who happen to get food stamps. This one, though, has seemed to be able to work out and stay relatively healthy, other than that occasional partying. It’s the partying that has made him commit to some terrible decisions. In part, because he has skated so long and is better off than most in his situation, he isn’t taking his recovery seriously enough. After this session, however, the House Managers are guessing he’s going to toe the line a little better.
