Alex from Austin shares his powerful testimony of overcoming addiction and finding solace in faith. 🙏
Alex’s Struggle and Recovery:
- New to Faith: Alex, a recent convert, finds solace in Relevant Radio and the Bible, having shut out FM radio. He’s methodically reading the Bible, currently in the Old Testament.
- A Decade of Drug Addiction: Alex bravely recounts his 10-year battle with heroin addiction but has been sober for 7 years.
- Overcoming Sex Addiction: More challenging for Alex was quitting pornography, a struggle lasting since his teens, but he’s been clean for 146 days.
Turning Points and Insights:
- Lifestyle Shift: Alex emphasizes the necessity of changing his lifestyle to conquer drug addiction.
- Faith as Refuge: Feeling distant from God initially, Alex agrees that there are parallels between his life and the prodigal son’s story.
- Supportive Family: His journey includes the unwavering support of his wife and the joy of fatherhood.
- Danger of Pornography: Alex warns about the destructive nature of pornography, equating it to a mind-altering drug.
- Path to Sobriety: Joining Sex Addicts Anonymous, Alex embraces the 12-step program, finding it transformative.
Reconnecting with Faith:
- Catholic Roots: Raised Catholic, Alex strayed during his teenage years but is now rediscovering his faith.
- Divine Control: He stresses the importance of surrendering to God’s will, finding peace in this surrender.
- Relevant Radio’s Role: Alex credits Relevant Radio, particularly stumbling upon it while avoiding negative influences, as a critical factor in his spiritual journey.
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