Breaking Free: Ron’s Year of Sobriety, Faith, and Financial Redemption

For several years leading up to the program I had been digging myself into a deeper hole. Over the years, becoming more depressed and drinking more, I was caught in what seemed like a vicious cycle with no way out, always burying my head in the sand thinking it’ll go away. I was always so stressed out and overwhelmed and felt like I was drowning.

I knew I needed help! I called a friend who happened to be a volunteer at Love INC, and he talked to me a few times over the past couple years about the New Hope Program. I listened but never really took it seriously. Last year I was at the breaking point and didn’t really know where to turn. I called my friend and asked him for Love INC’s phone number. He said to give the program 90 days and he promised it would work. He was right! Here I am, a year later, sober, more in love with Christ and more in love with life than I have been in many years!

I find coming to the program, walking through the doors, to be inspirational. Everyone greets you with smiles and hugs, and I feel the love. Every volunteer just wants to see you succeed. I knew I was in the right place.

With the guidance of my New Hope budget counselor, I have paid off $13,000 of debt.

If you close your eyes and open your heart to love and the Spirit, amazing things will happen. I now look forward to a very full and prosperous life!