Boys Halfway House

The funniest part about 18 year olds at the Halfway House is that they seem to act like they are …

There are those who don’t care about the consequences of their actions, and there are those who never think about …

We are all creatures of habit, and in some ways this a very good thing. Habits can keep us safe, …

The worst thing about the 18 year olds is that sometimes they don’t understand that breaking the rules has consequences. …

When times get tough, young men like this guy just seem to crumble. He wishes life were just like in …

Two residents failed their tests, and I decided to get the job done all in one sitting. But – man! …

We like to nip problems in the bud here at the Halfway House, whether it’s morning, noon, or night. This …

Not much to say about this loser except that his mouth is satin. He can’t hold down a job, make …

The one thing about residents who are slobs: it’s contagious. One guy leaves his bed unmade, and sooner or later …

This resident is simply a bad apple, to tell you the truth. Although he has a veneer of politeness and …

There’s just something wonderful about a teen in recovery. Mostly, it’s that they are bored as hell and have a …

Sometimes the best therapy is preemptive. With this resident, I just like to keep him on his toes by creeping …

Many people have an occassional lapse of willpower, and many more have a difficult time defering gratification. I’ve found that …

For cases of very minor infractions, and specifically when one resident trespasses against another resident, we like to have the …