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Watch and read stories of hope from others below…
Ashley’s Video Story
Watch Ashley’s video message of hope after her struggle with an eating disorder.
Jody’s Story
My story starts in 2002. I was hopeless, homeless, car less, and spiritually, emotionally, and mentally, broken. There was no hope for a 41 yr. old drug addict that could not stop using. The only hope I could find was in doing something that I really did not want to do – I had two options.
Beauty in Change
This pandemic caught us all off guard. It shook us to the core, scared us, caused us to pause, and caused us to move past our comfort zones. It also caused us to change…
Jim’s Story
It was 9 years ago when I stumbled into Focus. I had tried an outpatient program and did ok, joined AA and had a great sponsor. He was a Vietnam Vet, sober for 27 years who knew I wasn't done. I still needed more help, relapsed…
Dustin’s Story
I was in a truly hopeless state. I came from a family of addicts. I thought it was just in my blood to lead a life of addiction.
Tina’s Story
I have a mental health diagnosis of Bipolar with Schizoaffective, which means I have high and low mood-swings that include episodes of psychosis. With me, I see, hear, and feel things that are not real but to me they are real.
Kyle’s Video Story
Kyle shares how he was able to find hope during struggles with addiction.
Facing the Abyss
I won't lie, it has been an incredibly challenging last few months during this pandemic. It seems that COVID impacts everyone a little differently - some people approach it carelessly, while others have amplified anxiety and worry. For me, the struggle has come in raising an almost 18 year old who had a suicide attempt…
Janice’s Story
Looking back, I understand how stressful life can become. I had my share of life experiences both good and bad…
Toby’s Story
As a child, I grew up in a dysfunctional home. My mother had manic-depression, now called bipolar disorder. My father was hard of hearing, deaf without the use of a hearing aide. They both came with their own needs and narcissistic, passive- aggressive inability to parent, which set the path for my journey.
The Fog is Lifting
I feel like the last few months have been covered by a dense fog of uncertainty, change, and fear. It has left us all with a sense of panic and anxiousness at times, looking for the light.
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