May 2025 Newsletter

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Rescue from Addiction

“Everywhere else I had been, I had to depend on other people to have a stable living environment, with no success. They were using drugs, so I used drugs. I can’t depend on family members. I knew that if I came to the Gospel Rescue Mission, I could get my life together and not be alone.”

Addiction, loneliness, a place where he could stay on track to become employed again, and there would be no arguments about religious beliefs and behaviors were the issues Adam wanted to resolve. He said, “I’m glad I found this place, where I can have a relationship with God, without the religious aspect of specific beliefs that cause people to get mad at each other. It let me down, I would give up, and just wander the streets. Now, I want to give up on all the self-hurt.”

Work therapy is a part of rehabilitation that he understands and appreciates. His daily chore at the Mission is washing dishes. He even volunteers extra time to keep himself busy. Adam said, “Hard work pays off, and doing things for others allows you to do things for yourself. It keeps me on track to benefit me and not run me down. I have drug-free people around me, and I stay away from people on the street, so that I won’t be tempted. I avoid peer pressure situations.”

His efforts have paid off with a full-time job at a fast-food place. His work is a part of his new freedom from the dependence on chemical substances. He can afford to take a bus, ride a bike, or buy a car. He is on the waiting list for our Transitional Housing Program, because he now has the means to pay the low monthly rent. It’s a half-way step to full independence, proven to increase success. He has a supportive community around him, encouraging and holding him accountable. Adam has been rescued from a self-destructive lifestyle to one that has genuine hope.