The road back Today, John lives in the 180 House, a halfway house whose name signifies the about-face expected of its residents, as well as the approximate monthly rent they're expected to pay. He attends AA meetings twice daily, and returns often to speak to the new residents at Serenity House. He earns money as a day laborer at odd jobs, as the 180 House functions as a hiring hall for employers seeking short-term, fairly cheap labor. Even in this, John clearly sees the hand of God. It's God's way of providing his needs, both physical and fiscal, he believes.
Hard labor is also a natural sedative at night.
He said God is good at showing him the money, just in time. Clearly, not all the problems that dog John's life will fade away quietly. The criminal charges he's determined to face squarely without shirking his responsibility, but says he's ceased fighting. The fact of the matter is, it's true. That's not to say the matter doesn't cause him pain, sometimes unexpectedly.