Our Founder and Executive Director
Chris Alford
I started drinking as a High School senior to fit in and was later awarded a PhD in alcohol with honors in college. Time passed. I got married, started a family, built a thriving public speaking business. I traded it all for King Alcohol.
We all have our stories.
A friend invited me to my first recovery meeting. I met others like me and connected quickly with the recovery community.
I learned the power of listening and began learning about the 12 steps. We all have to face what we don't want to face... if we want to fix it.
I memorized one sentence that held particular meaning to me. Loosely translated, "Our very lives as problem drinkers depend upon our constant thought of others and how we can help meet their needs."
It took some time, but I memorized that one sentence. I owned that sentence. I began to live that sentence, helping others, serving others, putting my own "Hope In Motion" so to speak.
My point? Memorizing one concept and applying it furnished me with a starting point and a framework. That frame allowed me to weave the very fabric of recovery life into the fabric of my life. I continue to meet people just like me and develop meaningful friendships with others. I needed to let go absolutely. So I did.
Freedom
A power greater than myself, God as I understand him, moved into my life. I gave Him my heart. My recovery brothers encouraged me to keep moving towards that power. I finally realized that I was the one who was shielding myself from the direction and love of Providence. No longer was I to be a prisoner, but a free man. Forgiveness had been there for me the whole time. His forgiving hand on my heart.
I would go on to admit deep down inside, that I needed to take footsteps of faith and stay in motion. Once I submitted, became willing, and accepted things as they were, He would guide my paths. I had given my heart. Now it was time to give Him my life. Quite suddenly, I began to see miracles unfold all around me and in my recovery life. *
Today I have an opportunity to live it.
One day at a time.
Hope In Motion.
(*Special thanks to Tom A, Troy M, Warren and Debra D whose thoughtfulness, miracle mindsets, and generosity have helped make this entire HIMR project possible)
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At Hope In Motion Recovery, you will find a variety of customizable personal growth courses. Our goal is to encourage individuals in recovery to seek expansion of their own recovery life and apply activity based education.
"Come as You Are. Leave as You Ain't"
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