Download or read book Hope Dealer A Raw Real life Journey from Addiction to a Better Life in Recovery written by David Stoecker and published by Freiling Publishing. This book was released on 2019-12-03 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this raw true-life story, author and notable recovery speaker, David Stoecker shares his radical transformation from a violent, drug, sex, and alcohol-addicted former dope dealer to an inspiring hope dealer.

Download or read book Hope Dealer A Way Out written by Angela Sailor and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-05-09 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A real, raw, deep, inspiring, true story about a girl who struggled with addiction and criminal lifestyle. Living life on the edge and hurting loved ones along the way. Being a single mom wasn't easy but leaving her three kids behind as she entered federal prison was devastating. Just when she thought her life was over, something changed in her. Completing a long-term treatment program in prison (RDAP), sharing personal information (coping skills) to help others, finding redemption through God's grace, and fighting against the odds to make a difference in other's lives. "It's never too late to change the path you are on!"

Download or read book From Dope to Hope written by Tim Ryan (Businessman) and published by . This book was released on 2017-03-15 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is the addict's journey: how it happens, how it progresses, and how it ends. Fortunately, this is also the journey of recovery: how it happens, and how it blossoms. There is always hope." --"Dr. Drew" Pinsky, M.D.Heroin addiction didn't make Tim a better person. It stole more than half of his life. But he's dedicated every waking minute since walking out of prison to dealing hope to addicts and their families. By his own account, Tim Ryan shouldn't be here. But as he states, "Where there is life, there is hope." Known as The Hope Dealer, Tim is a successful entrepreneur, grateful recovering heroin addict and alcoholic, nationally ranked barefoot water skier--and truth-talking, convicted felon.*As a business leader in a high-tech industry, Tim made and lost millions. *As a father and husband, Tim introduced his own son to deadly drugs. *As a heroin addict, Tim is a walking miracle. He's overdosed eight times, was pronounced clinically dead three, and suffered two minor heart attacks. He's been arrested more than ten times and served prison time alongside known gang leaders--many of whom became his closest confidants in recovery.*As the founder of A Man in Recovery Foundation and motivational speaker, Tim's mission is to help one addict at a time transform their lives from dope to hope.Tim has been a featured thought leader in numerous national media, including USA Today, Newsweek, and "The Steve Harvey Show with Dr. Drew," and dozens of nationally syndicated radio shows. He was an invited guest by the U.S. President to the 2016 State of the Union Address. This story chronicles Tim's grueling journey into addiction, loss, and recovery. Sit with Tim in his prison cell. Walk with him as loved ones are torn from his reach. Rejoice with him as lives are miraculously recovered.

Download or read book Hope Dealer written by Lucy Hall and published by Sunwise Media. This book was released on 2020-07-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hope Dealer: A Complete Guide from Rehab to Recovery by renown addiction counselor, Lucy Hall (founder/CEO of Mary Hall Freedom House, Inc.), is the complete guide to Addiction Recovery. The book provides priceless insight and guidance for addicts, loved ones, and the professional clinicians who help both. Hall unleashes profound wisdom, gained during her harrowing journey from addict to clinician, and her 30 years of sobriety and outstanding addiction counseling. She provides in-depth perspective on how to break generational cycles of addiction, homelessness and poverty. Get the guide you and your family need to overcome Addiction Emergencies when they strike.

Download or read book Hope in Hell written by Valery Garrett and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-09-04 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hope in Hell is the gripping, true story of lives lost in the depths of drug addiction and their uncertain paths to recovery. A war veteran, a born-again mother, a street punk, and a prostitute strive to complete a challenging 90-day rehab program. Acton Rehabilitation Center, where summers are scorching and tumbleweeds outnumber buildings, is a desert community approximately fifty miles and a world away from both downtown L.A. and Malibu's fancy rehab centers. Yet it is a haven for those who have been living in hell. The raw feelings and changing attitudes of those at Acton are revealed as they navigate their way through the Twelve Step-based program. Out of their experiences comes an unflinching, sometimes humorous, but ultimately uplifting story of hope for all and redemption for those who choose it.

Download or read book All Eyes On Me written by Kevin Zdrill and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2020-08-28 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drugs, gangs, crime, doing time. Vincent Lillie desperately wanted to escape the cycle that was slowly killing him, and the first step was leaving the very gang he had depended on for love and acceptance. The price for escape? A beating so brutal, many don’t survive. The story of Vincent’s life starts with the destruction of his family at the hands of his father’s sexual abuse, worsens with his school’s discriminatory segregation of him, and deteriorates further with every drug he does, every crime he commits, and each of his incarcerations. With his three brothers stuck in the same cycle, Vincent’s lowest point of addiction came to attempted suicide—twice. But fate had other plans for him. At times heartbreaking and at others breathtaking, Vincent’s true story will give you faith in humanity and prove the strength of the human spirit. His slow but steady road to recovery through sheer willpower and determination led him to become a mentor and speaker, motivating kids and adults to become the best version of themselves, and stopping those who are troubled from following in his footsteps. His is an unforgettable story of burning to ashes and rising from them better than ever before—one step at a time. A raw and honest memoir that will give you hope. FOREWORD BY MITCH BOURBONNIERE, Director of Service, Ogijiita Pimatiswin Kinamatwin (OPK), working with Winnipeg’s most vulnerable people who suffer with homelessness, post traumatic stress, addiction, mental health issues, domestic violence, gang involvement, and sexual exploitation.

Download or read book Against All Odds written by Mark Reynolds and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-06-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you or a loved one struggling with addiction? Looking for real-life inspiration to help reclaim your life? Against All Odds: A Survivor's Tale of Overcoming Addiction and Reclaiming Life is a powerful and raw memoir that offers a compelling look at the battle against addiction and the incredible strength it takes to overcome it. In this extraordinary memoir, Mark Reynolds shares his personal story of battling substance abuse and the harrowing lows of addiction. From dark alleys in Chicago to the supportive rooms of rehab, Mark's story is filled with gripping moments of pain, loss, and ultimate redemption. His transparent account of hitting rock bottom, finding hope, and rebuilding trust with his family is a beacon of hope for anyone who has been touched by addiction. Against All Odds is not just a story; it's a lifeline. Mark's journey from addiction to becoming a certified addiction counselor provides practical insights and heartfelt advice for those seeking recovery. This book is packed with resources, whether you're dealing with drug addiction, alcohol abuse, or any other substance use disorder, this memoir will resonate deeply. It's a must-read for anyone in recovery, family members seeking understanding, or those simply looking for an inspiring true story of resilience and hope. Key Highlights: Personal Transformation: Witness Mark's incredible transformation from an addict to a sober, dedicated counselor. Real-Life Struggles: Experience the raw and honest struggles faced during addiction and the challenging road to recovery. Family and Relationships: Learn how Mark rebuilds trust and mends broken relationships with his family. Finding Purpose: Discover how helping others in recovery becomes a new purpose, fueling Mark's dedication to staying sober. Join Mark Reynolds as he defies the odds and reclaims his life. This book is an essential read for anyone on the path to recovery or those supporting loved ones through this challenging journey. Discover the power of hope, the strength of community, and the possibility of a new beginning.

Download or read book High Achiever written by Tiffany Jenkins and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2019-06-18 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • An up-close portrait of the mind of an addict and a life unraveled by narcotics—a memoir of captivating urgency and surprising humor that puts a human face on the opioid crisis. “Raw, brutal, and shocking. Move over, Orange Is the New Black.”—Amy Dresner, author of My Fair Junkie When word got out that Tiffany Jenkins was withdrawing from opiates on the floor of a jail cell, people in her town were shocked. Not because of the twenty felonies she’d committed, or the nature of her crimes, or even that she’d been captain of the high school cheerleading squad just a few years earlier, but because her boyfriend was a Deputy Sherriff, and his friends—their friends—were the ones who’d arrested her. A raw and twisty page-turning memoir that reads like fiction, High Achiever spans Tiffany’s life as an active opioid addict, her 120 days in a Florida jail where every officer despised what she’d done to their brother in blue, and her eventual recovery. With heart-racing urgency and unflinching honesty, Jenkins takes you inside the grips of addiction and the desperate decisions it breeds. She is a born storyteller who lived an incredible story, from blackmail by an ex-boyfriend to a soul-shattering deal with a drug dealer, and her telling brims with suspense and unexpected wit. But the true surprise is her path to recovery. Tiffany breaks through the stigma and silence to offer hope and inspiration to anyone battling the disease—whether it’s a loved one or themselves.

Download or read book The Big Fix written by Tracey Helton Mitchell and published by Seal Press. This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After surviving nearly a decade of heroin abuse and hard living on the streets of San Francisco's Tenderloin District, Tracey Helton Mitchell decided to get clean for good. With raw honesty and a poignant perspective on life that only comes from starting at rock bottom, The Big Fix tells her story of transformation from homeless heroin addict to stable mother of three—and the hard work and hard lessons that got her there. Rather than dwelling on the pain of addiction, Tracey focuses on her journey of recovery and rebuilding her life, while exposing the failings of the American rehab system and laying out a path for change. Starting with the first step in her recovery, Tracey re-learns how to interact with men, build new friendships, handle money, and rekindle her relationship with her mother, all while staying sober, sharp, and dedicated to her future. A decidedly female story of addiction, The Big Fix describes the unique challenges faced by women caught in the grip of substance abuse, such as the toxic connection between drug addition and prostitution. Tracey's story of hope, hard work, and rehabilitation will inspire anyone who has been affected by substance abuse while offering hope for a better future.

Download or read book Reformed written by Richie Landon Richards and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this real, raw, honest memoir, Richie contrasts the story of his life on the streets of Antigua from the age of 14 as a hopeless addict with his hard-fought recovery aided by the Twelve Steps and caring counselors at treatment centres throughout the Caribbean. In this candid memoir, Richie provides hope through his own example, while demystifying addiction and the recovery process. Reformed is a story that provides the much-needed sunlight, candor, and unashamed conversation about one of the most prevalent, difficult to treat, and least understood mental health issues that plague our society.Richie writes with a poet's heart and a recovered addict's brutal honesty about living on the streets, being stabbed, shot at, and suffering for more than a decade. All this makes for a compelling, shocking, heartbreaking, and ultimately, inspirational memoir." - Dr. Bruce Singer, Author of Black Duck Moments Everyday.

Download or read book Hope Is Alive written by Lance Lang and published by Nxt Level Solutions. This book was released on 2013-03-22 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the story of how my hope departed, how it was restored, and how I've kept it alive. I wrote it for drug addicts, alcoholics, gamblers, sex addicts, hurt people, prideful people, and angry people. I wrote it for the fear-ridden, the guilty, the insecure, the obsessed, the perpetually disappointed, and anyone else caught in the tornado of destruction that is addiction. I wrote it for those without hope, so they can know beyond a doubt that hope is alive. I grew up in a glass house, open seemingly for the whole world to see. Each disappointment and defeat pushed me farther and farther along my dark journey. I had absolutely no control, no hope, and no future outside of a daily purposeful pursuit to get high. But hope surfaced, and has driven me to a freedom and satisfaction I had previously assumed were unattainable.

Download or read book Riding Shotgun Through a Hurricane written by Kuowalski and published by . This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the book: "Riding Shotgun Through a Hurricane: A Memoir of Addiction and Radical Recovery" chronicles Matthew Kowalski's journey from gifted child to homeless meth addict. Raised in a chaotic environment of generational abuse, he ran away at age 15 and spent the next 27 years lost in coast-to-coast madness fueled by drugs, alcohol, sex and mental illness. How does a smart, charismatic kid go from Freshman Class President to starving, shivering runaway; from British boarding school to San Francisco squats; from musical prodigy to homeless junkie? Just when his odds of survival were at their lowest - long after some assumed he was already dead - Kowalski made the radical decision at age 42 to get clean and sober for the first time in his life. "A wild ride of a read! 'Riding Shotgun' is heartbreaking, gut-wrenching, at times outrageously joyous adventure, yet honest to the bone. From the heart of Kansas, Matt Kowalski rides shotgun on the road to Morocco and back, only to land on the streets of San Francisco in his own global journey of destruction. Left barely standing at the door of hopelessness, Matt leads us to the other side, where few make it, and discovers a life of redemption, resurrection, hope and service to his own tribe. A must-read for anyone living in or finding their own path toward recovery, however that looks, including those of us privileged enough to walk with them on their own way home to Self." -Jean A. Rhea, LMFT, Clinical Director, St. Vincent de Paul, San Francisco "'Riding Shotgun Through a Hurricane' is a gripping story of hopelessness and hope, of utter defeat and miraculous victory. This graphic memoir of a talented young man's descent into drug-fueled madness, and his determination to survive and recover, is compelling, heart-rending, and haunting. Matt Kowalski's journey through a living hell of abuse and addiction will inspire anyone who has ever dreamed of a better life to believe that recovery and healing is possible." -C.J. Hayden, business coach, activist, and author of "50 Ways Coaches Can Change the World" "More than a personal history, this is a history of San Francisco, told from the streets. When I met Matt, he was battered beyond recognition and ready for recovery. His determination and basic decency allow for a perspective that is truly awe-inspiring." -Tamara Tucker, MFT (Matt's intrepid first therapist) "Matt Kowalski's story is a true 'rags to riches' of the spirit ... Matt is one who 'walks the talk' as an inspiration and role model." -David Kroziere, Developer of One Rincon Hill and Co-Creator of the Heart of SoMa, building bridges for San Francisco's homeless "Matthew Kowalski's story is raw, gripping and awe-inspiring, and his incredible courage and perseverance are admirable. I practically held my breath while reading this gripping story... Matt has done more in his one life than most do in a fraction of their lives. It was an honor to read Matt's story of transformation from childhood abuse, drug abuse and homelessness to a life rich with meaning, purpose, creativity and loving presence." -Mena K. Zaminsky, MFT, Trauma and Addiction Specialist

Download or read book Crystal Clean written by Kimberly Wollenburg and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2012-12-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "There are precious few things in this life of which I am certain. One is the love I have for my son, Andy... The other thing of which I am certain is this: no one wants to be an addict." - from the book. Here's what readers have to say: "Kim's writing style is clear, lucid, revealing, and on a par with the best of skilled non-fiction authors - Thor Heyerdahl, Thomas Thompson, even James Michener or my favorite, Jan de Hartog, and she is able to make the reader relive her addictions - all of them - to the point that I HAD to put the book down several times and "de-tox" myself, or at least breathe normally, before I could return to it. I've never felt so much inside the skin of someone who is going through the horror of addiction as when reading this biography." "Kim has cleansed her soul by once again facing the demons of her past, and I can only imagine how much strength it took for her to reopen her wounds and recount them one by one." "Crystal Clean is a book I couldn't put down about an amazing woman who was once completely immersed in the world of crystal meth. If you didn't know that she made it through the other side (because she is telling her own story), you might not believe she will come out of it alive. Kim lays out her life story, with memories that help show her state of mind as she started using different drugs and then meth. But it's not a "woe is me" story, and she doesn't dwell on the bad things that contributed to her mental state. It is ultimately a story about how a mother's love can overcome the terrible odds associated with this addiction." "This is a well-written, entertaining book. The author's style is light even when when the subject is not. It would have been easy to simply write about the misery that must come with Meth addiction. Instead, the author gives insight into her background and motivations. You can't help but root for the author as she describes her descent into drug addiction "hell," even though she is responsible for all her choices." "Being a mom of a special needs son (only child) and struggling to be everything to that child, while barely hanging on yourself is such a familiar story to me." "While reading this book, it hit home so much I had to stop reading it for moments at a time. So real and writing was so descriptive, I had to separate her feelings from my own in some regard. Thank you for opening up to your readers and trusting us with your story. I picture you kind of like a female "Rocky" winning in the end. Can't help but root for you and Andy!" "What an insightful and bravely written book. What Kim has shared is an amazingly helpful understanding to anyone who has been touched by the outreaching fingers of meth addiction and mental illness. And to those who haven't, a good reminder that not everyone or everything is as it may seem." "A beautiful memoir about one mom's struggle with her lot in life and how she chose to deal with it using illegal drugs. It's told in a brave, clear manner with no careful wording. I loved reading more about Andy and was absolutely rooting for Wollenburg through it all." "At first, you don't understand Kim. Then you love her." "Kim illustrates with graphic detail and genuine emotion the pain of addiction as well as the sometimes circuitous path to recovery. This book is extremely well written. I wish I lived next door to this courageous mother, daughter, and woman of worth." "CRYSTAL CLEAN: A mother's struggle with meth addiction and recovery is an honest and transparent look at the world of meth addiction and recovery. As a reader, I was swallowed up into this world of addiction, pain, anger, and fear. Many times I wanted out -- I wanted to skip to the end of the book and be assured that this young woman was going to be okay. I applaud the author for her obvious courage in sharing her story and exposing her pain and allowing herself to be so vulnerable. The author's writing is superb -- strong imagery and an authenti

Download or read book Shards written by Allison Moore and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-04-22 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The “honest, introspective, and harrowing” (Kirkus Reviews) true story of a young female cop who almost loses everything in a downward spiral of addiction—a career she loved, colleagues who respected her, and the island that was once her personal paradise—before finally seeking redemption. As a beautiful, ambitious, and fearless young woman, Allison Moore had everything going for her: She had been the star student of her recruit class and was quickly promoted to vice cop at the Maui Police Department, while earning the respect of her colleagues and a stellar reputation. But when a doomed love affair with another cop led Allison to seek desperate escape, her life took a sudden and violent plunge. Using her position of authority and skills of manipulation, Allison hid her addiction from her lover and her department for as long as possible. She fabricated an elaborate story that she had cancer and needed to seek treatment on the mainland, while actually traveling to get a steady supply of meth from a brutal Seattle drug dealer. When her intensifying dependence on meth put her at the mercy of the ruthless dealer, he made her a prisoner in his house, subjecting her to unthinkable physical and sexual abuse, and monitoring her every move through a web of hidden surveillance cameras. Astounding, gripping, and astonishingly candid, Shards spares no detail of Allison’s horrific experiences and the tangle of addiction and betrayal that cost her nearly everything.

Download or read book Strung Out written by Erin Khar and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2020-02-25 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This is a story she needed to tell; and the rest of the country needs to listen.” — New York Times Book Review “This vital memoir will change how we look at the opioid crisis and how the media talks about it. A deeply moving and emotional read, STRUNG OUT challenges our preconceived ideas of what addiction looks like.” —Stephanie Land, New York Times bestselling author of Maid In this deeply personal and illuminating memoir about her fifteen-year struggle with heroin, Khar sheds profound light on the opioid crisis and gives a voice to the over two million people in America currently battling with this addiction. Growing up in LA, Erin Khar hid behind a picture-perfect childhood filled with excellent grades, a popular group of friends and horseback riding. After first experimenting with her grandmother’s expired painkillers, Khar started using heroin when she was thirteen. The drug allowed her to escape from pressures to be perfect and suppress all the heavy feelings she couldn’t understand. This fiercely honest memoir explores how heroin shaped every aspect of her life for the next fifteen years and details the various lies she told herself, and others, about her drug use. With enormous heart and wisdom, she shows how the shame and stigma surrounding addiction, which fuels denial and deceit, is so often what keeps addicts from getting help. There is no one path to recovery, and for Khar, it was in motherhood that she found the inner strength and self-forgiveness to quit heroin and fight for her life. Strung Out is a life-affirming story of resilience while also a gripping investigation into the psychology of addiction and why people turn to opioids in the first place.

Download or read book Lost in Ghost Town written by Carder Stout and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-03-10 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Carder Stout's memoir about his fall from grace into addiction to crack; finding redemption in the most unlikely of places.

Download or read book Finding Hope written by Lance Lang and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-14 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: