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“The only place I could go was to God” – One man’s battle and victory over anger – The Story of Don Shugak (Sugpiaq)

Old Harbor Alaska

Don grew up in Old Harbor, Alaska, where he survived the 1964 tidal wave that swept over the village. More importantly, it was there where Jesus saved him from his sins. But that didn’t mean his life was free of trouble. Don was raised with an angry father, and that left deep wounds in his young heart. Years later, he would bring that same anger into his own home. His wife gave him a choice: his anger… or his family. Don knew then that he had to change, but he also knew that he couldn’t do it on his own. So he cried out to God.