In this inspiring interview, Candice shares her powerful journey from addiction and near-death to recovery and purpose. Discover how faith, support, and resilience transformed her life and how she now helps others break free from the cycle of addiction.

Takeaways:

• Faith and community support are crucial in overcoming addiction
• Recovery is a process that involves inner character work
• It's possible to rebuild life and relationships after addiction
• Surrendering to God's plan can lead to true freedom
• Inner healing is more important than just stopping substance use

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Context

08:01 Candice's Journey: From Addiction to Recovery

16:12 The Impact of Family and Environment on Addiction

20:25 The Descent: From Opioids to Heroin

23:43 The Struggle for Recovery: Detox and Relapse

26:07 The Overdose: A Life-Changing Moment

28:27 The Courtroom Decision: Seeking True Help

29:54 Finding Purpose: The Path to Recovery

32:14 The Role of Faith: Overcoming Guilt and Shame

34:08 Hand Up Ministries: A New Beginning

36:30 Transformation: From Addiction to Empowerment

37:26 The Journey of Transformation

40:00 Accountability and Support in Recovery

41:55 The Role of Personal Responsibility

43:50 Facing Consequences and Finding Grace

46:35 Restoration and New Beginnings

48:56 Trusting God Through the Process

51:41 Advice for Those in Recovery

54:31 Learning to Live Again

56:18 Embracing God's Way for a Better Life

Resources

A Hand Up Ministries - https://ahandupministries.org

Celebrate Recovery - https://www.celebraterecovery.com

Trenton CR - freedomcr.com

Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities - https://dbhdd.georgia.gov