Alcohol and drug addiction have destroyed more lives and families than anything I have ever seen. From a personal perspective, I saw it destroy the life of my father and our family while I was growing up. Shortly after experimenting with alcohol and drugs for myself at age 15, I became addicted. As a matter of fact, my addictions were so strong, that I dropped out of high school my senior year so I could drink and use full-time.

I found myself searching and searching for something that would fill the void I knew was in my life. While growing up my father would mention God and talk of his love, but we never went to church and the concept of a loving God was hard for me to understand.

From the time I was 18, until I was 32 years old, I sank deeper and deeper into alcoholism and drug addiction. My disease destroyed every personal and family relationship I had. It cost me every job I ever got. It left me clinically diagnosed as helpless and hopeless.

Somewhere along the line, I had become chronically addicted. There was only so much I could drink without passing out, so I used drugs to enhance my condition. The whole time I was slipping into a very serious depression that led me to believe I was as hopeless as the doctors had said.

But, all that has changed! I was fortunate to discover a way out. I learned that I was not hopeless. Since April 25, 1986, I have not used alcohol or drugs in any amount. I can say to you, today, that I am a recovered alcoholic/drug addict! Since my sobriety began, I have been married over 19 years, I have 4 wonderful children, a fantastic son-in-law, a beautiful grandson and the life I never dreamed was possible for the addict that I was. I have a loving relationship with my mom (my father went home to be with the Lord in 1988) and I better relationships with my brothers and sisters.

It did not come easy, but thank God it was simple. I was taught from day one that I had to follow "a few simple rules". It was within this new outline for living that I found my recovery. I also am thankful that I met a few men who had already recovered and they were willing to share with me their understanding of recovery from addiction and that is what I want to do with you.

I began getting involved in church in 1988 and realized that something was still missing in my life. I started to learn more about the God that my father spoke of when I was a child. I learned that God had a Son and his name was Jesus Christ. It took me a while to fully comprehend the relationship that Christ wanted to have with me, but on March 4, 1994 I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Saviour and the void was finally filled. 

My desire for you is that you will experience the recovery that I have expereinced.  Becoming Well Now is the first step to freedom from the bondage of addiction and to the life you have always wanted. Won't you join me in discovering a life you thought was reserved only for others?

Becoming a part of this approach to wellness and recovery is easy. Please go to the Recovery Resources page and order the free CD entitled Robert's Story. Upon listening, you will relate to my experiences growing up, moving into my addictions, my failures and plunge into chronic usage and ultimately my recovery over alcoholism, drug addiction, gambling and other addictive behaviors. Most importantly, I will share more of how the Holy Spirit of God spoke to my heart and showed me my need for Christ.

Whether you are the person addicted or the loved one of who suffers from addiction Robert's Story will encourage and inspire you. Recovery is a journey and Becoming Well Now is about that journey.