Sarah Jones* was just starting to get her life back on track in Grimball Park, Georgia after years of substance abuse. She had been sober for 8 months and her new baby Lily* was a blessing, until the news broke about the massive infant formula recall and shortage.

The article about the FDA's slow reaction to whistleblower complaints at the Abbott factory triggered hard memories of Sarah's own struggles with addiction. She felt angry that bureaucratic delays had contributed to putting her infant's health at risk by limiting access to the specialty formula Lily needed.

Seeking help, Sarah and her husband Mike* started following the materials from the Hofman Holistic online Stepping Into Action program. The mindfulness exercises and community support helped them cope with the stressful formula situation without relapsing.

'I never imagined still dealing with aftershocks from my addiction long after getting clean,' Sarah said. 'But this program has been a lifeline.'

Some experts praised the FDA's eventual intervention, if imperfect, to ensure formula safety. But others criticized the agency heavily for allowing conditions that sickened infants in the first place. The debate raged on as formula supplies very slowly normalized.

Ultimately, Sarah felt grateful she could access virtual addiction recovery resources during this highly emotional trigger event. 'Getting through this with the online help made me realize how far I've come, and how important it is to always keep working on my sobriety,' she reflected.

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