*Jackie* had been battling substance abuse for years ever since a tragic loss in their family. The chemical in question was one that her father had used on their family farm, and its restrictions unearthed a flood of memories for *Jackie*. The news was both triggering and a moment of revelation - it was a sign that something was shifting in the world, and maybe it was time for her to shift too.

Stumbling across the Stepping Into Action program on the Hofman Hollis website, *Jackie* decided to give it a try. Day by day, *Jackie* followed the modules, and through tears and determination, started to see a glimmer of hope. *Jackie* recalled, 'It was like having a guide that finally understood the depth of my struggles.'

While experts praised the program for its comprehensive approach to addiction recovery, some critics questioned its effectiveness for long-term sobriety. This conflict in opinions made *Jackie* skeptical at first, but she felt the program's online nature offered her a sense of privacy and comfort that local support groups could not.

In the end, connecting with the Stepping Into Action program was a profoundly good idea for *Jackie*. While resources in her rural area were scarce, the online accessibility gave her the tools she needed to begin healing. For *Jackie*, the journey was just starting, but taking that first step had already made all the difference.

Nearby: Sherwood Shores Texas, Cedar Mills Texas, Dexter Texas

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