‘Guiding Light Has Given Me the Keys to Life’
Addison spent more than a third of his 37 years behind bars, the result of drug use since age 13. When he left prison, he still wasn’t free.
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“Please Contact to Arrange for my Proper Burial”
When Drew was dropped off at the doors of Guiding Light four years ago, his dad gave him a business card to keep in his wallet.
Recovery Focus Points: Willingness
At Guiding Light Recovery, programming is centered around 7 Focus Points. The first one being the concept of Willingness.
Recovery Classes
Every Tuesday, men staying at Guiding Light attend a cognitive behavioral therapy class facilitated by staff-members Daniel Irwin, Michael Ryan, Jacob Passerman, or Ryan Becksford.
Six GLR Men Celebrate One Year of Sobriety
Every few months we celebrate graduates of the Guiding Light Recovery program that reach a year of sobriety. Check it out!
It Boggles My Mind How a Year Can Change Your Life
After years in and out of sobriety, Chad describes that period of life as being in “a very dark place” of depression and drug use, including an overdose.
“Being Here Gave Me That ‘Sky is the Limit’ Attitude”
Parris got to the point where “enough was enough” and he reached out for help at Guiding Light.
Hold Still & Be Set Free
We often try to avoid the things that make us feel uncomfortable: topics, ideas, or actions that might take us to a scary and vulnerable place, such as DEATH.
The Harsh Reality of Recovery
The harsh reality of addiction is that many do not make it to recovery. Many simply do not get it, many die, many move on, struggling to cope by substituting one addiction for another.
I Went in to Give This My All | Andy Bob’s Story
Andy came to Guiding Light with nothing to lose. His addiction burnt every bridge he had, and he wanted to prove that nothing could change him.
