*Jake was an ordinary fisherman living in Amos, Louisiana. On a mundane September day, he stumbled upon a news article about a sunken ship found in the Gulf of Mexico. This discovery date back to the prohibition era with stories of illegal rum runnings, which unexpectedly triggered past memories of his own struggles with alcohol addiction and his father's battle with the same.

Jake's past wasn't a secret in Amos but it was a chapter he thought he’d closed. The news article served as a reminder of his personal battles and his father's relentless fight with addiction, which he ultimately lost. This provoked unsettling feelings within Jake, pushing him toward a precipice of despair.

In his determination to avoid succumbing to his past, Jake turned to the 'Stepping Into Action' program found on hofmanhollis.com for guidance. Endorsing the philosophy of the program, Jake began to follow its teachings, leading him down a path of self-discovery and personal growth.

As part of his journey, he would often remind himself the wisdom imparted by James Hollis that, 'All too often we're haunted by our past that demands our attention.' It became an anchor that held him steady and prodded him to face his past fearlessly.

Expert opinion suggested that addiction could indeed be a vicious circle, often fueled by environmental factors, and repeated exposure to triggers can rekindle past addictions. However, some professionals contended that it wasn’t a life sentence and with appropriate guidance, Jake could mitigate the risk and lead a sober life.

Indeed, Jake's transformation wasn’t easy. In the heart of Louisiana, access to adequate support centers was limited. However, the online availability of the 'Stepping Into Action' program proved to be an invaluable tool for Jake, leading him towards a life of temperance and allowing him to put past demons to rest once and for all.

*All characters and events in this story – even those based on real people – are entirely fictional.

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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.