Intro paragraph:
Addiction doesn’t always start in a bar or a back alley — sometimes it begins in silence, when pain meets isolation. For me, it started as a way to manage anxiety and panic attacks, but it became a trap that nearly destroyed everything I loved. What saved me wasn’t willpower — it was grace.
I created this page to reach anyone walking that same road, and to remind them: you are not beyond healing.
I spent years trying to balance faith, family, and a private battle with alcohol. On the outside, I looked put together — leading worship, holding a steady job, showing up every Sunday. But inside, I was drowning.
My turning point came when I finally asked for help and entered Dove Tree Recovery, where I began a journey that changed everything. That 30-day stay became the foundation for lasting sobriety, faith renewal, and emotional healing.
“God met me at my lowest point — not with condemnation, but with mercy.”
You can read the full story in my memoir Uncomfortable Truth: Faith, Failure, Redemption.
Recovery is not a one-time decision; it’s a daily surrender. Here are a few things that helped me, and might help you or someone you love:
Faith-based recovery — finding strength in prayer, confession, and community.
Therapy & accountability — learning to face the roots of pain, not just the symptoms.
Service & connection — rediscovering purpose by helping others.
If you’re struggling today, reach out for help.
National Helpline (SAMHSA): 1-800-662-4357
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988
You are never alone.
Sobriety isn’t just about quitting; it’s about becoming whole. For me, Catholicism offered a path of confession, community, and grace that reached deeper than self-help ever could. Healing is possible — not through perfection, but through surrender.
“When we let light into the darkest places, that’s where God begins to rebuild.”
🎧 Podcast: Catholic Sobriety Coach – “Finding Faith in Recovery”
📖 My Catholic Exchange Article – “Healing in the Hidden Place”
📕 Read My Memoir – Uncomfortable Truth: Faith, Failure, Redemption