So yesterday, July 27 2008, I visited my brother in Rehab. It doesn't seem much like a center, more of a house. Well, that's what it is. It's a house in a village. From the outside, the place looks dodgy. It's dark, with the undergrowth completely keeping it out of sight. But it's not that bad inside. It's spacious. There's an entertainment area with a pool table and television set. Everything. There's a garden, too.
The rooms are fine. It's communal. There are like 5 beds crammed into one room. There are 3 rooms. One for the girls in the rehab. There's only one, so far. So that's interesting.
As for Dong, he seems to be okay. I really miss him. He misses me too. I was touched by that. Maybe I'll get him back. He'll get better. I know it. His face cleared up a lot. The pimples are gone. He doesn't slur as much either. I'm so glad he's out of that slow-motion place. He's also easier to talk to. It was pretty bad when he was just quitting. But now, he's better. I can tell. His first day on the program starts today. I wish him luck.
The people in the New Beginnings Rehab Center are an interesting group of people. Dong shared with me a bit about what they were like. It's so amazing. If I could ask you of anything, never do drugs. Just please, don't. It doesn't help anyone. It's not the cool thing to do. It's just one big useless farce.
So here's to New Beginnings. I'll be waiting for you, Dong! 3 months will be okay.
On a side note, I feel for my parents. I'm not yet even through with college and already, their kids are gone. No one's home anymore. My sister's going to live in Subic in 3 days, I'm here, Dong's getting treated. I hope they can do it. : ) Here's to family. They drive you crazy, but god knows why, you just can't turn your back.
Sabi ni,
Tetel
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