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[About Me]
where i am from + what happened
How I went from a Texas High School
QB recruit, good student, West Point
signee, to a homeless, convicted,
intravenous drug-addict,
who ultimately found recovery.
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[Diaries of a Homeless junkie]
Mental Health & Addiction Blog
Stories from my 14 year journey through mental health crisis, trauma, severe drug-addiction, and homelessness.
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"If Scars Could Dream"
A poem of the Dark Side of Recovering from addiction, and trauma.

Spencer Brooks
3 days ago1 min read
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"The Tempest Within"
A reflective piece exploring emotional resilience, self-empowerment, and the transformative power of shifting from self-doubt to acceptance.

Spencer Brooks
Jan 224 min read
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"Goodbye Letter to heroin"
A former homeless addict writes an emotional goodbye letter to heroin, reminiscing on the beauty of their relationship followed by the pain

Spencer Brooks
Jul 15, 20241 min read
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My Descent into Addiction pt.2
The foundation, the void of my soul, in which I needed to fill with my addiction. It is all connected, and this is where it started.

Spencer Brooks
May 24, 20244 min read
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"Diaries of A Homeless Junkie"
Night falls. Another dark illustrious landscape of junkies, whores, and the ever so subtle Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde mentally ill psychopath..

Spencer Brooks
Apr 3, 20245 min read
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Embracing The Darkness
[My struggle with accepting rejection] "Spill your soul, tell it how it is, share your heart," they say with their stupid shit-eating,...

Spencer Brooks
Mar 18, 20244 min read
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"Kiss From the Devil"
A former heroin addict's journey through the depths of heroin addiction

Spencer Brooks
Feb 1, 20242 min read
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"When The Words Run Dry"
A poem of grief, heartache, and hope. When the heart is no longer capable of mustering the words, the soul advocates on its behalf.

Spencer Brooks
Jan 21, 20242 min read
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Stanley: An Unexpected Ally
A homeless man meets an unexpected ally who gives him much needed shelter during crucial moments in his homeless journey.

Spencer Brooks
Jul 29, 20237 min read
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Homeless Hustle: Wal-Mart Scam
[How I supported my massive methamphetamine & heroin habit while living on the streets] Most people who have never experienced...

Spencer Brooks
Jul 24, 20239 min read
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"Recurring Nightmares: Understanding the Link with PTSD"
Understanding the link between PTSD and recurring nightmares, through Dialectical Behavioral Training. #therapy #dbt #ptsd

Spencer Brooks
Jul 17, 20237 min read
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"Heroin's Vicious Grip: The Price For One Last Hit"
A harrowing tale of heroin addiction: Follow a man's descent, as he sells his beloved Dodge Ram 1500 truck for a quick fix, while dope sick.

Spencer Brooks
Jun 7, 202311 min read
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"A Mother's Intuition: Unwavering love in the face of despair"
A mother's love defies despair, fueled by unwavering intuition. A powerful story of resilience and unbreakable bonds.

Spencer Brooks
May 15, 20238 min read
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Homeless Hustle: Man's Gotta Eat
"Discover the incredible resilience of a homeless man as he navigates the city streets and finds ingenious ways to satisfy his hunger.

Spencer Brooks
Apr 28, 20235 min read
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"Spiritual Disconnect: How Evangelical Churches Neglect Addiction Recovery"
Uncover the neglected support and spiritual disconnect in addiction recovery within evangelical churches. #SpiritualDisconnect #Addiction

Spencer Brooks
Apr 27, 20236 min read
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"Shattered Youth: The Day I lost my Innocence"
Unmask the profound journey of lost innocence, resilience, and the quest for healing. #ShatteredYouth #InnocenceLost #ResilienceStory

Spencer Brooks
Apr 26, 20238 min read
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"Surviving Desperation: Homeless Man's Near-Death Experience in Robbery"
Homeless man's near-death experience in a robbery: a testament to survival against all odds. #HomelessSurvival #NearDeathExperience #Robbery

Spencer Brooks
Apr 20, 20236 min read
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"Fate Rewritten: Stranger's Intervention Thwarts Homeless Man's Desperate Plan"
Witness the power of compassion as a stranger's intervention alters the course of a homeless man's life.

Spencer Brooks
Apr 18, 20234 min read
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"A Nightmarish Odyssey: My Epic Encounter with a Demonic Spirit"
Embark on a chilling odyssey as a homeless man confronts a demonic spirit, delving into the unknown realm of shadows.

Spencer Brooks
Apr 16, 20235 min read
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"Cellblock Redemption: Ex-Convict's Inspiring Role as Homeless Mentor"
Witness the inspiring transformation of an ex-convict turned mentor, offering to a fellow homeless companion.

Spencer Brooks
Apr 15, 20236 min read
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