If you’re in a program, stick with it. People are there to help you. They’re not perfect. Neither are you. But God is helping you. Don’t miss what He’s trying to do…
Addiction
Dore’ Beetem begged God for help as she cried in a heap on the shower floor. Could God help her get free from addictions that started when she was only 11 years…
Addictions of all kinds plagued my family from generation to generation. I was born into a family that was addicted to drugs, alcohol, sex, and food. As a child, I was used…
With cannabis becoming legal in more places in the U.S., you may think it isn’t a big deal if your tween or teen is smoking pot. Think again! A wealth of research…
She’s afraid. Things haven’t been going too well for her lately. She is alone and she feels like giving up because she has so many problems. She wants someone to understand, but…
As a health care professional, I enjoy teaching people about health issues, including how to quit smoking. One question I am asked by those who are told to quit smoking is, “Can…
From time to time, we get articles from women who want to encourage otherswith their story of struggle and recovery. ‘Hope you are encouraged by Jen’sstory. When I heard about the Hoving…
I can remember it as if it were yesterday. When I was nine years old, we were evicted from our home. My mother worked two jobs, so she took us to stay…
Christmas can be a wonderful and spiritual celebration for some families, but for many families of alcoholics, it can be a time of deep despair and loneliness. My alcoholic dad never got…
I have worked with people struggling with addiction for the past eighteen years. In that time, I have noticed that a lot of shame is attached to people who struggle with addiction.…