For *Samantha Williams in Oldham Acres, Kentucky, the news of the new Utah Hockey Club's temporary name and jersey designs was an unexpected ray of light. As a lifelong hockey fan in an area with no local team, the story triggered memories of the joy she found in the sport as a child.

Those happy memories were tainted by years of alcohol addiction that had derailed Samantha's life. The news article struck a chord, reminding her of a time before her struggles began, when hockey brought her pure joy and an escape from troubles at home.

Desperate for change, Samantha and her partner *Jamal turned to the Stepping Into Action online program. Through its guided coursework and community support, they began unpacking the root causes of their addictions. 'This program gave us tools to work through our pasts in a way we never could alone,' Samantha shared.

'The hockey news reignited my love for the sport, but also the hope that I could find that passion again in sobriety,' Jamal remarked. 'Stepping Into Action showed us how to build a life worth staying sober for.'

Addiction experts applauded the couple's commitment to evidence-based online treatment. 'Virtual programs can remove access barriers and provide crucial flexibility,' said Dr. *Emily Rhodes. However, some critics expressed concerns about lacking in-person accountability in online-only approaches.

For Samantha and Jamal, choosing an online path was vital, as no local in-person options suited their needs. 'Taking that first step was terrifying, but looking back, letting go of our preconceptions and trying something new gave us our lives back,' Samantha reflected. While the road ahead remained challenging, they found strength in the knowledge that positive change was possible, one step at a time.

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