Guiding Light
Guiding Light
"I was definitely at rock bottom."
"I was definitely at rock bottom."
"I was definitely at rock bottom."
Thursday 26th August 2021
Hear Michael's inspiring journey from homelessness to finding hope and purpose through Guiding Light's recovery program on Casting Light.
15 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Hopeful
Supportive
Encouraging
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Guiding Light
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Michael's Revival: From Homelessness to Hope at Guiding Light
Without Guiding Light, I really don't know where or if I would be around. You know it gave me such hope, such purpose...
Michael's story is a gripping tale of despair turned into hope, a journey that many might find all too familiar. Once a member of Guiding Light’s Back to Work program, Michael's life took a drastic turn after losing his job, leaving him homeless and despondent. He recalls, 'I didn’t care if I lived or died...I was hopeless'. But stepping through the doors of Guiding Light marked the beginning of his transformation.
Guiding Light not only provided Michael with shelter but also reignited his sense of purpose. He initially took up a front desk security job, which gradually led him to become a Case Manager for the same program that had once given him refuge. This newfound role gave Michael a renewed sense of direction and fulfillment. In this episode of Casting Light, host Phil Tower sits down with Michael to delve into the highs and lows of his recovery journey.
They discuss how the support and community at Guiding Light played a crucial role in his turnaround. Michael shares how the essential life skills courses offered by Guiding Light were instrumental in rebuilding his life. For anyone grappling with addiction or supporting someone who is, Michael's story is a beacon of hope. It underscores the importance of community, purpose, and the right support system in overcoming life's toughest challenges.
Tune in to hear how Michael turned his rock bottom into a stepping stone for a brighter future.