August 24, 2022 was a significant day in my and my family's lives. With shaking hands, self hatred, and doubt I made a choice to stop drinking alcohol and using drugs. I wasn't sure of anything except I could not live like that anymore. I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. I knew I was in for a battle. As days turned into weeks, my committment became stronger. I began to think to myself, "what if I can actually live sober." Weeks turned to months and sobriety became more normal. Hands weren't shaking anymore. Night sweats subsided. Moods began to stabilize. My desires changed from wanting to escape to wanting to heal broken relationships. My family stood by me through thick and thin. They were my reason. When months turned into a year, I felt true confidence that I hadn't felt in as long as I can remember. My body was transforming back into a healthy one. My soul began healing. My spirit felt God's love again. I am the prodigal son that returned home and He is the loving Father that watched for me and RAN when He saw me coming back home (Luke 15:20).
If you are reading this, know that God loves you! Even when we're ugly, broken, hurting, imperfect, He loves us! You may not believe that, but I dare you to ask Him. I was bound in the chains of addiction and He broke through with love. His love is endless, free, and for you! All you have to do is ask Him. Come home. He loves you!
Adam Schwaegerman
August 24, 2022 was a significant day in my and my family's lives. With shaking hands, self hatred, and doubt I made a choice to stop drinking alcohol and using drugs. I wasn't sure of anything except I could not live like that anymore. I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. I knew I was in for a battle. As days turned into weeks, my committment became stronger. I began to think to myself, "what if I can actually live sober." Weeks turned to months and sobriety became more normal. Hands weren't shaking anymore. Night sweats subsided. Moods began to stabilize. My desires changed from wanting to escape to wanting to heal broken relationships. My family stood by me through thick and thin. They were my reason. When months turned into a year, I felt true confidence that I hadn't felt in as long as I can remember. My body was transforming back into a healthy one. My soul began healing. My spirit felt God's love again. I am the prodigal son that returned home and He is the loving Father that watched for me and RAN when He saw me coming back home (Luke 15:20).
If you are reading this, know that God loves you! Even when we're ugly, broken, hurting, imperfect, He loves us! You may not believe that, but I dare you to ask Him. I was bound in the chains of addiction and He broke through with love. His love is endless, free, and for you! All you have to do is ask Him. Come home. He loves you!
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