Founder of Durham recovery home passes unexpectedly on Father’s Day: ‘Mentor, father figure’

Sosten Morgan has struggled with addiction since he was 11 years old. He’s been in and out of the Love and Respect Recovery home nine times, and Dennis Garrett Sr. always welcomed him back with stern yet open arms.

The Harnett County native is one of nine men living in the seven-bedroom home.

“He would get at me a little bit. Give me rib shots, but it was all out of tough love. Somebody like me, coming from the streets, that’s the only way I’m going to receive information,” said Morgan. “It’s kind of got me broken right now.”…

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