When Mike walked through the doors of Guiding Light, he was a stop away from death — and also starving for community and structure. Mike spent 8 years in the Marines and another seven years as a military contractor. He
On November 19 we celebrated a meaningful new chapter for Guiding Light as we introduced our Heritage Society. The Heritage Society recognizes individuals who have pledged a gift to Guiding Light in their estate plans or wills. These long term
In the busyness of everyday life, it’s rare to find time for quiet. But for the men and women in our recovery program, stepping away from the noise is not just a luxury. It becomes a key milestone in their
Sam spent a lot of time living — and a lot of time drinking — in isolation. “It was just a steady, nonstop stream of alcohol. I was getting plastered, and I didn’t want to be seen.” Then a case
AN EXCERPT FROM OUR FIRST WOMEN’S FOUNDATIONS GRADUATE “Hello everyone. My name is Selena, and I am honored to be here with you all today to celebrate Thanksgiving here at Guiding Light. I am grateful for my sobriety and a
Did you know that researchers suggest that only 9% of Americans who make resolutions for the new year complete them? That’s not a great success rate. Here at Guiding Light, we know a bit about resolutions, willpower, and change. The
When Guiding Light was preparing to open two sober-living homes for women, Tori learned about an opportunity to manage one of them. The idea made her nervous. But things were different now. She had achieved years of sobriety after finally
May 2024 Joe, Matt, Tim, Mike, Jacob, and Jordan celebrated their first full year of abstinence-based sobriety. Guiding Light hosts a Year Sobriety Celebration several times a year to celebrate the hard work these men (and soon women!) have put
New results demand new ways of acting and new ways of being — and discomfort is inherent in growth and sanctification.
“I was willing to do whatever it took. My biggest thing was responsibility. I decided, ‘I’m going to be on time for everything. I’m going to do all my work. I’m going to do whatever is expected of me.’”
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