Money is something most of us are acutely aware of every day. Whether we are paying bills, buying necessities from a store, or spending it on our hobbies, we generally know how much money it is safe for us to spend versus how much we definitely cannot afford at that given moment! Unfortunately for many…
“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson Sobriety vs. Recovery RECOVERY IS HARD. I realize that statement may sound obvious, simplistic, and even naïve, but the fact of the matter is…RECOVERY IS HARD…and frequently misunderstood. I believe recovery is often used synonymously with sobriety,…
Addiction is nothing if not a habit. Indeed, we might even do away with the term “addiction” if we did not need it to denote such a uniquely gripping and destructive habit. Some argue that addiction is a chronic medical condition. Others hold that addiction is a moral delinquency. But none can deny that addiction…
Not My First Rodeo Before I begin, let me first say that this is not my first time at His Way. My graduation next month will not be my first. I feel it necessary to give this disclaimer because I don’t want to send the message that the His Way program does not work. His…
My Mugshot: Greg Edmonds Greg says he learned everything from his uncle when he was a kid, like how to hunt, fish, cuss, and make moonshine. Throughout his school years he was involved in sports, which led him to the University of Alabama at Birmingham to play basketball. During his freshman year, he broke his…
What Brought Me to His Way My name is John Neiland and, I’m honored to be here tonight with several others from Atlanta, Georgia, representing His Way Atlanta! My personal journey in recovery ministry started some 20+ years ago. I was focusing on my career, raising my family, and minding my own business when several…
What Brought Me to His Way My name is David Hargett. I am so thankful to be here this evening and honored to be asked to speak and briefly share with you how God is working through so many individuals in the support of men struggling with addiction. I have 5 minutes so hold on……
My “Mugshot” My name is Melissa Clark. I was born into a family of addicts and alcoholics on both my mother and father’s side. I have endured all forms of abuse: physical, emotional, and even sexual. I started using narcotics as early as 12 years old. Drugs were my way of numbing myself from the PTSD of…
