True Stories of Recovery
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Kimberly (Philadelphia, PA)
“"Let me die or show me how to live"”
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Aaron's Story (Chicago, IL North Side)
“When I came to The Salvation Army I was tired. I had given up the fight in my own life. I had lost touch with God and had given up all hope.”
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Gilbert's Story (Flint, MI)
“I was a wreck when I came into the Adult Rehabilitation Center. I drank and did drugs for 45 years; I'm 60 now. Today I feel great!”
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Mark's Success Story (Grand Rapids, MI)
“Before I came to the [Salvation Army] ARC, I only hung out with other addicts, where I felt accepted. Little did I know, I was a lost soul.”
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Scott's Story (Grand Rapids, MI)
“Scott came to the Adult Rehabilitation Center addicted to drugs. "My life was spiraling out of control. Prescription pills ruled my life."”
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Robert W. (Chicago, IL North Side)
“The Salvation Army has contributed to much more than recovery in my life; it has introduced me to a whole new life!”
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Donald's Story (Flint, MI)
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Kevin P. (Chicago, IL North Side)
“Thank you to The Salvation Army for putting a rehabilitation program in place...one that gives me strength, stability & hope for tomorrow.”
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Adam (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
“I was living on the streets for about 3 months when my dealer said I was too young for this. He knew about the ARC and drove me to the door.”
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Randall D. (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
“Through my recovery I’ve established a relationship with God again.”
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Phil R. (Flint, MI)
“16 months & 2 graduations later, I thank the Flint Salvation Army for showing me how to get my life back together...”
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A Fighting Spirit (Cincinnati, OH)
“Prince was successful in the world of professional mixed martial arts. An injury sidetracked him, but God’s plan for Prince has just begun.”
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John W. (Chicago, IL North Side)
“If you can change your mind you can change your life. - William James”
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Michael M. (Flint, MI)
“Two years ago my life was lost in drugs and alcohol. After six months in The Salvation Army ARC, I completely turned my life around.”
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Steven's Story (Flint, MI)
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True Story of Recovery (Gary, IN)
“Doug Baker: “In the beginning you feel lost, but in the long run it’s worth the cost.” ”
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True Story of Recovery (Gary, IN)
“Mike Neustadter: “When I came here, I felt like I was a lost cause. Now I have peace of mind, and I feel a lot better about myself. ”
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Tim P: Minneapolis Center (Minneapolis, MN)
“I was basically a beating heart without a soul or spirit. It was my intention to find a place to jump.”
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Donnell Dunaway (Cleveland, OH)
“I know that every day that I get up, I have to ask God, “How can I best serve Thee?’”
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Mark's Commitment to Change (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
“"I made a commitment to change and surrender to God...."”