“About that time Judah left his brothers and camped near a certain Adullamite whose name was Hirah.” (Genesis 38:1) According to the narrative, this happens after Joseph’s brothers sell him into slavery.
One of the basic principles of Alcoholics Anonymous is that the addict must find new friends. Finding new people with whom to engage changes our sphere of influence resulting in a change in behavior. Falling in with a bad group of people or falling in with a good group of people dramatically changes how we behave. While it may be difficult to do, finding people who bring out the best in you is a lifelong process and doesn’t end when you leave high school.
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