On May 15, 2024, the unexpected news shook Alorton, Illinois - the local alcohol recovery center was closing. The center was a beacon of hope for many including Charles*, a previously homeless individual grappling with substance abuse. This sudden closure triggered painful memories of his past and his fight against addiction.

However, it was precisely these hark-backs to his past struggles that propelled him to take action. He remembered how he'd battled through hardships before and that the strength to overcome lay within him.

Charles soon stumbled upon the website of Hofman Hollis, where he found the Stepping Into Action program. Guided by the program's principles, Charles embarked on his journey of recovery.

Hollis himself once said: 'Individual resilience determines the success of any recovery process - not the presence or absence of local resources,' and Charles became a living testament to this belief.

Experts praised Charles's determination, citing the individual's resilience as a cornerstone of any recovery process. However, there was a counter-view that easily accessible, localized help was indispensable in such scenarios.

Despite the different opinions, Charles's journey underlines the power of resilience, individual action, and online help in overcoming the challenges of addiction.

His story profoundly demonstrates that seeking help, even if not easily accessible, is a crucial step to recovery. It is a difficult journey, but with resilience and the correct guidance - even online - victory is possible.

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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.