Mike O.
Class of June 05’
Mike O., accompanied by other Family Foundation School alumni and friends, visited the school to share his story at a Sunday AA meeting in the gym. Students were enlightened by his experience, strength and hope, and the June graduates took a lot of advice on living life outside FFS from the alumnus.
Mike arrived at The Family School angry, depressed and confused. Before his enrollment, he stole regularly and acted out on his emotions violently. Mike, even months after his arrival, was on many sanctions and was miserable. It took running away and many violent outbursts for him to finally accept help. With the aid of his peers, Mike Losicco, prayer and God as he understood him, he turned it around and began to walk along a better path.
After a couple of years at FFS, Mike graduated in June of ’05. “I was very nervous, but excited and happy to graduate,” he said. After graduating, Mike and a bunch of alumni went with Father Stephen to Lourdes, France to serve the sick and poor. He then attended Betton House with Mike and Roxi Losicco and went to a college nearby.
After a while, Mike developed serious drug and alcohol problems. He began to drink and use heavily, which made him more miserable. “The pain got so bad that I came into the rooms of AA to get sober.” He started going to meetings regularly, found a sponsor and a home group, and started working the steps. Through the fellowship, Mike got back on the road which FFS paved for him, while staying sober.
Mike now works full time, prays to his God every day and lives honestly and happily. “If you’re in need of help, don’t be afraid to ask,” he said as a message to the June graduates.
