Welcome To My Blog!

     About the author

Mount Timpanogas, in my hometown of 
Heber City, Utah.

  Hello, and thank you so much for visiting my blog! This is a space for people of faith in recovery or anyone looking for hope. For most of my adult life, I have experienced deep and chronic substance use disorder, or drug addiction. The consequences of my addictions almost destroyed me spiritually, mentally, and physically. Thankfully in 2020, and by God's grace, I was able to finally start my journey of recovery. It hasn't been perfect, but for the first time in my life I am free from major addictions, and I'm beginning to thrive! Does this sound like something you want? If so, I hope you will find                    inspiration and hope for freedom in reading my blog.

    Keep in mind that people seek recovery from all sorts of addictions, not just substance abuse. If you're seeking to be free from any sort of destructive habits, you can find inspiration here to overcome them. I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. You will find references to my church and faith throughout my blog. I welcome people of all faiths, religions, creeds and beliefs! I put a lot of work into my writing to help everyone feel included. We can all help each other and share our experience, strength and hope in a world that can consume us if it is allowed to do so. I believe we all come from the same Source and can connect to each other in so many wonderful and divine ways.  

 Recovery isn't easy to attain as are all things of great value. How do I do it? I rely wholly upon Christ to keep me free from addiction. I give Him the credit for my successes in recovery. I have also found how important it is to practice honesty and integrity. It isn't always easy, and I'm definitely not perfect at it, but I know the more honest I am, the less likely I am to use. Dishonesty is a slippery slope for anyone trying to free themselves from addiction. I also try to enjoy the beauty found in all aspects of life, especially that of nature. I live in southern Utah, and I can't express how grateful I am to live in such a beautiful land! I am constantly in awe of its majesty, and this appreciation is deeply rooted in my recovery. You will find many pictures of magnificent landscapes throughout my blog. 😉🌎🏜  Belonging to a supportive community has also been a cornerstone in my recovery. I have found this in my neighbors, friends, and family, and I do my best to nurture my connections with all of them. Of course, there are many more things that contribute to my sobriety, but these are the first to come to mind.

My fervent prayer and hope for each member of the human family is that they may find the peace and joy that are available to all of us. It's so easy to feel the division and chaos that are always a part of our world. On the opposite side of that is love and connection, and those things are crucial to a healthy and happy life. May you find the path that leads to love. I feel that is the reason why we are here on this earth. Please, share and follow my blog if you like what you read. This will help me so much to spread my message of hope with as many people as I can. Much love to all of you and may God bless you! 💞

The beautiful area of Short Creek, where I currently reside.