After 30 Years of Addiction, God Answered His Prayer for Sobriety
By Sidney H. Smith III7 min read
He had been a crack addict, a fugitive and an inmate, but one sincere prayer helped him turn his life around.
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.
Keep the Faith with Ty’Ann Brown: Breaking Down the Serenity Prayer
Guideposts’ VP of Ministries explores how the Serenity Prayer can positively impact your life, whether or not you are dealing with an addiction or are in a 12-step program.
Forgiving Her Alcoholic Father Helped Her Feel Whole
By Jill Suttie9 min read
Her father was trying to make amends, but could she forgive him for his emotional abuse during her childhood?
Tony Bennett: 85 Years a Performer
By Brett Leveridge6 min read
The acclaimed singer , author and artist was once at the bottom looking up, but he persevered, enjoying a creative career that spanned more than eight decades.
How an Asian Pear Tree Helped Her Thrive
By Laura O’Donnell7 min read
The bond that she had with the plant flourished as she regained her roots.
The Near-Death Experience That Brought Him Clarity
By Mark McDonough6 min read
He almost died in the fire that killed his mother and brother. But the divine encounter gave him the strength he needed to get sober years later.
A Miracle Healed Roberta Messner of Pain and Addiction
By Roberta Messner8 min read
After decades of coping with an incurable disease and a reliance on opioids, her suffering ended almost overnight.
5 Key Steps to Staying Sober During a Crisis
By Jim Hinch6 min read
Covid-19 has upended every facet of life, but there are still ways to seek help and remain sober.
Would Her Husband’s New Job Cause Him to Relapse?
By Deborah Beddoe8 min read
She worried that her husband’s return to the ministry would threaten his sobriety. A prayer program helped her give up control and learn to trust.
A Pastor’s Wife on Loving Her Husband Through His Recovery
Deborah Beddoe shares how she came to understand that her fears and insecurities were not all the fault of her husband’s addiction to prescription drugs.
How God Delivered Her from the Grip of Opioid Addiction
By Rhonda Rush4 min read
A difficult childhood, several stints in jail and the death of her husband left her weary. Could she regain her faith in God again?
How Angelic Lyrics Helped Her Mom Open Up
By Lou Dean5 min read
The journey through her mother’s addiction to alcohol started with the wings of an angel.
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