Get whatchu need

Here are some LINKS for my Rochester peeps!

Office for Victim Services
AA
NA
Trauma Counseling

These people can help... use the resources that are available!

Online Health Journal

What up readers,

So sometimes it's hard to keep everything straight and it's easy to lose track of little improvements we make on a day to day basis...doesn't make you feel good. I found this great website to help me track my health progress. It's called Remember It Now! and I've been using it for about 2 weeks now, wanted to pass it along to anyone out there who needs to keep track of medications, set reminders or keep a journal of progress or dietary needs or something. It's great because you can have reminders sent to your cell phone, like if you have to pop a pill or check a wound or something. Check it out!
Remember it Now!!

Me, Alex Mack... The Beginning

The story of Alex Mack all began in west Philadelphia, where I was born and raised. I was playing on a playground, where I typically spent most of my days. I was just chillin’ out, maxin', relaxing all cool, shootin' some bball… right next to the pool, when a couple of guys who were up to no good - started makin' trouble up here in the hood. I got in one little fight…and then I got shot. 

After that, my life really got flipped upside down. I was hanging out with the wrong crowd, started smoking some marijuana which gateway drugged me into experimenting with other substances. My recreational use turned into an addiction, and I started dealing to make ends meet. This got me into serious trouble and I ended up owing some very dangerous thugs a lot of money. They eventually found me and put a bullet into my back, missing my spine by a mere centimeter.

I currently work for Crime Survivors as an advocate for all victims of violent crimes. I created this blog to help others, like me, find resources to help them cope with some of the obstacles I faced throughout my recovery and beyond. My goal is to make this blog interactive in the sense that I can address any questions or concerns that may arise with my fellow bloggers.

We are all survivors.  We are here to change ourselves and do good.