Recovering From Addiction, His Path Leads Him to Help Others
By David Stoecker9 min read
There’s a reason this outreach coordinator is able to guide addicts toward their paths to recovery: He used to be an addict himself.
Addiction Recovery Stories
Recovery from addiction is a major undertaking and a gift you give yourself, your family, and your community. While recovery can be a long and arduous process, it is so gratifying when you can confidently say your addiction is well-managed and no longer in control of your life. Share addiction stories to inspire others to take their first steps toward recovery.
David Stoecker on His Approach to Recovery from Addiction
David Stoecker, recovering addict and outreach coordinator for the Missouri Recovery Network, shares an approach to overcoming addiction that he calls “the locker room.”
Faith Fuels This Fire Chief’s Fight Against the Opioid Epidemic
By Jan Rader8 min read
The fire chief in the West Virginia town known as the “Overdose capital of America” on why she remains hopeful in the face of her city’s—and the country’s—health crisis.
Addiction and Recovery: 8 Lessons from a Relapse
By Therese Borchard7 min read
When an addict in recovery relapses, the return to sobriety offers important lessons.
Overcoming Addiction
By Edward Grinnan2 min read
The hope of recovery for addicts of opioids and alcohol
A Conversation with Gabrielle Bernstein
In this series of videos, New York Times bestselling author and motivational speaker Gabrielle Bernstein discusses miracles, divine guidance, and healing from addiction.
Addicted to Opioids, This Pastor Found Honesty Was the Path to Recovery
By David Beddoe7 min read
After years of lying to himself and those he loved about his opioid use, the director of a Christian camp learned that telling the truth about his addiction was the first step toward reclaiming his life.
Dave Beddoe on Shining a Light on Opioid Addiction
A pastor who saw his life thrown into turmoil due to his addiction to painkillers discusses the role that honesty plays in recovery and the importance of making amends.
How ‘Indiana Jones’ Helped to Preserve Her Sobriety
By Mary Jensen6 min read
A month into her sobriety, she was experiencing a craving for alcohol she feared she couldn’t overcome—until a forgotten scene from an action movie she’d seen long ago pulled her through.
Matthew West Gets Personal On ‘All In’
By Jessica Toomer5 min read
The GRAMMY-nominated singer’s latest album touches on his family, his personal walk with God, and how recovering addicts inspired him to write more music.
How Cooking Comfort Food Helped Her Heal
By Jessica Toomer3 min read
Emily Nunn was reeling from her brother’s suicide and her relapse into alcoholism. She found hope in the kitchen.
First and Last: Edward Grinnan on Moving from Hopeless to Hopeful
Edward Grinnan, Guideposts‘ Editor-in-Chief and author of The Promise of Hope, recalls his first drink and his last and discusses the difference sobriety has made in his life.
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