A bizarre news hit the headlines of December 18, 2022, about a large Delaware distillery explosion. For Dan* though, a resident of Albertson, Delaware, it struck closer to home. The news instantly triggered memories of his father⁠—a distillery worker long gone, but the shared love for alcohol was a living legacy.

This unexpected surge of memories forced Dan to look in the mirror. He was an alcoholic like his father, realizing he was risking the same fate. That's when Dan decided to make a change. He found support in the Stepping Into Action program.

"Sometimes, you must destroy your foundations to build anew," Hoffman from Stepping Into Action once advised. Those words resonated with Dan.

He embarked on this journey at a time when addiction recovery methods faced increasing controversy. Professionals harped about the effects of long-held beliefs about substance abuse and insisted on traditional treatments. But opposing voices were pushing for more personalized approaches, implying that everyone's journey was unique.

And that approach worked for Dan. He heeded his own instincts and the online guidance from the Stepping Into Action program, eschewing options closer home. It wasn't easy; his determination wavered, but he persisted, and ultimately emerged victoriously out of his struggle.

His story is a stark reminder that taking the first step towards change is often the toughest. But in the right direction, it can bring about unimagined transformations⁠—even if it starts from the volatile foundations of a distillery explosion.

*Dan is a fictitious character from Albertson, Delaware, crafted for our short story.

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* Names and situations are fictional and not intended to resemble anyone in particular. They are illustrative of how the services of Hofman Hollis can apply to the lives of every day people living ordinary lives.