She Asked God for Help with Her Husband’s Addiction
By Wanda Hockenberry9 min read
He was a devoted father and a good husband, but she couldn’t keep his addiction secret any longer.
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How He Found the Strength to Get Help for His Addiction
By Gerry Sowards9 min read
He was ready to give up, but a letter from his grandmother and a friend’s invitation helped him start over again.
How a Teacher Saved Her Student from Addiction
By Carolee Fry11 min read
At the back of her classroom, she saw the struggles that her pupil was facing. But what could she do?
How a Vision Helped Her Forgive Her Opioid-Addicted Ex
By Christy Johnson8 min read
His addiction led to the death of their child. The anger and grief consumed her—until she got a clear message from God
A Slice of Cheesecake Gave Her Hope
By Jane O'Hannan4 min read
A cheesecake wrapper resembling an angel gave her the strength she needed for her daughter’s addiction.
How a Police Veteran’s Faith Helped a Victim He Knew
By TIM MONTANARI9 min read
This vice officer wasn’t going to give up until he found the girl he used to babysit
Addiction Claimed Her Son’s Life, But Not His Story
By Susan Salomone8 min read
Susan Salomone uses what happened to her son to help end the stigma associated with addiction
Her Dog Taught Her to Let Go and Let God
By Julie Garmon7 min read
Her faithful canine had wandered off, but she had to let go of her worry
Why the Alcoholics Anonymous Co-Founder’s Wife Founded Al-Anon
By William Borchert9 min read
Lois Wilson shares her stories on how she overcame her husband’s alcoholism.
A Family Christmas
By Edward Grinnan2 min read
Family stories for the holiday season from Guideposts.
A Reason for Hope: Stories of Recovery
By Jim Hinch8 min read
Senior Editor Jim Hinch looks back at our year-long series on addiction and shares what he learned from overseeing it.
The Power of Truth Saved Her Son from Drugs
By Ellen Driscoll8 min read
She couldn’t bring herself to confront her son about his drug use and it nearly cost him his life.
