Addiction and Recovery
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.
Tony Bennett at 94: Still a Creative Force
The acclaimed author, artist and singer was once at the bottom looking up, but at 94 years of age, he's still going strong.
The Near-Death Experience That Brought Him Clarity
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
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
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?
She worried that her husband’s return to the ministry would put his sobriety at risk. 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
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
The journey through her mother's addiction to alcohol started with the wings of an angel.
How God Helped Her Overcome Alcohol Addiction
After attending Mass at a rehabilitation center, she realized that by having faith she can triumph over her addiction one day at a time.
How an Asian Pear Tree Helped Her Thrive
The bond that she had with the plant flourished as she regained her roots.
Laura McKowen on the ‘Magic’ of Sobriety
The ‘We Are the Luckiest’ author shares how faith and a new perspective helped her recover from alcohol abuse.
How Her Sobriety Changed the Family Christmas
After years of drinking, this mom of 3 learned to live in recovery and approach Christmas in a new way.
After a Year of Sobriety She Turned to Helping Others
She thought she was ready for romance, but her AA sponsor introduced her to an entirely different kind of relationship.
Why Is Sobriety Often So Hard to Maintain?
Here's a look back at what we've learned from two years of stories in our Overcoming Addiction series.