Dear Anonymous,
Mike was here this morning. Looking pretty swell. Struggling with the ins and outs of the methadone clinic but seeming to be continuing with it. Not feeling great. Trying to repair the financial damage from the fall out of his relapse. Making efforts. And that's ....alot.
He chastises the 'boys' around us who are expecting too much and too often, in his mind.
'Them coffee cards are for EMERGENCIES. They ain't for everyday! Don't go expecting them!'
I only have three left and there are 5 people all with hands open. Mike is one of them and stands down, says 'Give one to the woman.', and nods to the one woman amongst us. 'Thats what I was taught...and toss coins for the other two.'
They listen to him. The woman gets a card and two men get cards on a coin flip.
There is never enough. And won't be.
'Use them cards for the winter! Them will save your life someday, some cold night! get's you inside for a half hour....'