A Shot of Hope: Recovery Stories

A Shot of Hope: Recovery Stories


Latest Episodes

“You can’t skip the struggle.” Eric’s story
July 27, 2018

“When I was in the midst of everything, there were no options. You wake up every day, and your intent has to be get money or be prepared to die. I have choices nowadays.”  Read more at helpingupmission.org/stories/ericw  Featuring Eric’s se

“I was getting high for 52 years” – Blue’s recovery story
February 13, 2018

“I am a firm believer that the small things in life make the difference. The big [things] are going to happen to everyone. The little ones are gifts. When someone talks to you and they actually care, it’s something you remember. It can make a huge differ

Dustin’s recovery story
November 23, 2017

“I was using drugs for so long that I didn’t know how to live without them.” Read more at live-rm-hum.pantheonsite.io/stories/dustini Record your loved ones this Thanksgiving with the Storycorps app. Download our free ebook & audiob

Dustin’s recovery story
November 23, 2017

“I was using drugs for so long that I didn’t know how to live without them.”  Read more at helpingupmission.org/stories/dustini 

“Running is therapy to me” – John’s recovery story
September 29, 2017

“You can’t do this alone; it’s just impossible.” Read more at live-rm-hum.pantheonsite.io/stories/johnb Come cheer for John (and over 100 Team HUM runners) at the Baltimore Running Festival on October 21st. Email Chaplain Vic with feedback on

“Running is therapy to me” – John’s recovery story
September 29, 2017

“You can’t do this alone; it’s just impossible.”  Read more at helpingupmission.org/stories/johnb

Shame, Sexual Abuse, and Healing – Diane Langberg – Podcast
August 18, 2017

This spring, we had the privilege of welcoming Diane Langberg to our campus for a visit. Dr. Langberg is a practicing psychologist whose clinical expertise includes 45 years of working with trauma survivors and clergy.  Dr. Langberg shared with

Shame, Sexual Abuse, and Healing – Diane Langberg – Podcast
August 18, 2017

This spring, we had the privilege of welcoming Diane Langberg to our campus for a visit. Dr. Langberg is a practicing psychologist whose clinical expertise includes 45 years of working with trauma survivors and clergy. Dr. Langberg shared with our client

“I made a promise I would stop” – Jackie’s recovery story – Podcast
August 11, 2017

“When I saw my daddy in the hospital, I made a promise I would stop.  I made a promise to him, and I stopped for a while.  But it took a toll when he died… and I couldn’t help it.” Read more at live-rm-hum.pantheonsite.io/stories/jackier The post &

“I made a promise I would stop” – Jackie’s recovery story – Podcast
August 11, 2017

“When I saw my daddy in the hospital, I made a promise I would stop.  I made a promise to him, and I stopped for a while.  But it took a toll when he died… and I couldn’t help it.”  Read more at helpingupmission.org/stories/jackier --- S