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About meI went to a party when I was eleven and didn't get back until I was forty five. I managed to put an end to more than thirty years of alcohol and drug addiction culminating with a stretch in the state prison system. Upon being released from the California Department of Corrections on Dec 3, 1989, my first life came to an end. During that first life, however, I did manage to raise a daughter. I have two grandkids, a boy and girl. Fortunately, my grandkids will never see me the way my daughter did. They'll never have to watch the police take me out of the house in handcuffs like my daughter did. They'll never have to control their behavior according to what drug I was taking like my daughter did. And they'll never have to endure being embarrassed in public like my daughter did. Fortunately I haven't taken a drink or put a needle in my arm since May 7, 1990 (my last relapse date), and for that I am most assuredly grateful. Check out my book trailer at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFhXHfFyA...

Also, here is a link to my YouTube video that offers a synopsis of my book, Scumbag Sewer Rats: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35q2qdy60...

About my libraryI am also interested in the American Civil War and have a library of more than 500 books on the subject, which can be found on my website.

Homepagehttp://www.ScumbagSewerRats.com

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I appologize for not writing but i did not know you could even communicate through this web site. I come on and just track my books.
You have been through a lot. You should be proud that you have come out on top. Thanks for writing and take care. Dee
How did you know this would be my type of book? ;) No joke.
Hi, I checked out your library and we don't have books in common. I usually try to stay away from self-help books. With your interest in psychology, are you working on your CAC? You have accomplished a lot. Good luck
thanks for inviting me to your list of friends. we don't have any of each other's books - my interest is mainly mysteries and vintage paperback books - love the cover art on paperbacks from the 40's. Did go to your homepage though and will be returning - you have a lot of interesting information there.
Hi Smethers, thank you for your friends invite. You've got some great books and one or two of them reminded me that i have them also, just hadn't added them here. I'm interested too in addiction, recovery, creativity, and have worked in a secure psychiatric institution. Good wishes, Greeny.
Hi, Nice to meet you Smethers. My own writing grew out of recovery journaling and my major in university was psychology. Libraries are my temples.

All the best
Kathy-Diane
http://kathy-dianeleveille.com
Author of LET THE SHADOWS FALL BEHIND YOU
Hi, You have some great books on your shelf. Have a fun week!
Hello Dr.Smethers,

Thank you for the friend invitation. I read Jung's comments again. I remember them from courses in Criminology and Pyschology. I totally agree with him.

Congratulations and as you know, one day at a time...

All the very best,
Irene (aka saratoga99)
Hello Dr John,

Thank you for your friends invite.
I found your video of your book interesting. Psychology is one of my favourite subjects and I have studied typology and archetypes which is a fascinating subject. Congrats on turning your life around.

~ TT
Hello John, I'm enjoying your phenomenal website already. Just started with chunks of your Ph D dissertation and the film of the synopsis of your book. I've always had a feeling that CG Jung knew what he was talking about, while never reading any of his stuff directly. What a great collection of Civil War literature too. Anyway, I'll hope to say some more soon.
Regards,
Jim
Smethers, congratulations. It sounds like you got your life in order. you must feel very proud. It is surely an accomplishment. We all make mistakes in life. Some of us learn from them as you apparently did. It is a chilling story. maybe you should write up your life. sigmund fraud
That's one hell of an introduction. The one good thing about tragedy is that makes great art.

Take it easy.
Hello Dr. Smethers:

Thank you for the friend request.

I enjoyed your book trailer as well as the introduction video that you have posted on your site. I found your Alchemy and the 12 Steps article fascinating.

I hope that when Frank and I open our center in Florida, you can come to lecture. We are all here to help each other.

Kindest Regards,
Judi
You seem to have had a transitional life. I don't relate to the use of drugs or crime, but I appreciate the difficulty you have had in conquering your addictions. Good luck. Carmelo
Hi,
Thanks for the invitation to be friends.
I am also interested in the Civil War as I have lived down south since 1967. I lived in Macon, GA for 19 years, a city which was spared by Sherman on his march to the sea because he wanted to teach a lesson to Milledgeville 30 miles down the road. Some places it is like you can feel the regret of that horrible time in the land itself.
Your overcoming addiction is like a private civil war within yourself. Have had a similar war myself. It is never quite gone as the regret always remains.
Anyways, I am looking forward to getting to know you and learn from you.

God bless,
Constance
Thank you for your friends invitation. Your recovery and book are quite inspiring! I hope my profile has given you new insights into Volney, Jefferson and Franco-US history. I'll be glad to answer any questions regarding Volney, his views or how to purchase his books. Sometimes I've found learning about a new author is like learning a new word--once you learn it, suddenly it begins to pop up everywhere. If that happens with Volney please let me know. All Zee Best, TCW
Thanks for adding me! I am really interested in the issues you talk about. I am glad you're for drug freedom. Your criminalization for being an addict is appalling.

Glad to see you've moved on from that past too.
Barstow, CA?! I can't believe it; we just drove our Harley through Barstow last week, as part of a one-week winter vacation with 3 other couples, having trailered our motorcycles down from Manitoba. We did a real short tour of parts of Nevada, Arizona, California.
Didn't have time to see much of Barstow, though.
Regards.
John,

Thanks for the book recommendation.

About Manson: when asked, on interviews on YouTube, how he feels about himself, he answers “pretty good”. And he says he didn’t kill anyone, which probably is correct, and draws a circle around himself and says what other people have done is their business, not his responsibility. Your answer about Manson is clear to me, you think he deserves his punishment and I agree with that.

Regards,
Richard
John,

Thanks for the friend request.

I looked at your library but see no ratings of books. Which book by James Hillman would you recommend? I have to admit I never heard of him, but I intend to fill that gap in my knowledge.

I checked out your website. There is a lot of text, I only read your biography. I have a rather strange question for you: with your specific knowledge and experience, what do you think of Charles Manson? I would be interested to know your opinion.

Regards,
Richard
It looks like you have lived one hell of an interesting life. - greg
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