To me, GYE (generally) no longer has anything to with addiction! To me, GYE is special family. I don't see 'addicts' when I come to visit. I see nothing more and nothing less, than suffering neshamos. I see tremendous pain, bleeding wounds, and scars in all sizes and shapes. I see men and women with tear stains on their faces and in their hearts, begging for release. I see individuals battling illness, davening for refuas hanefesh v'guf - healing spiritually and physically. I see warriors falling and getting up again and again, and I see determination and perseverance. I see anger and even fury aimed at the menuval, and I see unconditional love for one another.
I for one, am really proud to part of this family!