Do you ever ask yourself why someone struggling with addiction consistently chooses pain over love? Do you have a loved one who has lost their faith in the wake of their addiction? In today’s episode, our guest Anne Reynolds spends time telling us what it is like to fall away from God and into addiction. Anne tells us about her triggers, what caused her to lose her faith, and what ultimately helped her see the light. Her stories are both jaw-dropping and unbelievable – you don’t want to miss them!

Episode Highlights:

[2:41] Anne tells us how she fell into addiction soon after her daughter was born. “I was instantly in love.” 

[5:32] “I was like a wild teen again.” When her married life took a turn for the worst, Anne found herself caught up in her emotions and addictions. 

[8:10] “You’re there, but you’re not… I took off for a long time.” Battling addiction as a young mother had some serious consequences. 

[9:07] Learn about the ‘honeymoon period’ that many people struggling with addiction experience. “The drug completely took over my thoughts.” 

[11:12] Anne gives her thoughts on the age-old cliché that “you have to hit rock bottom before you start healing”. 

[13:55] “It’s when all my faith in God went down the tubes.” This traumatic event changed Anne’s worldview at an early age. 

[18:18] “There were some awful things happening in that house… I felt like I was stuck there.” Believing she was witnessing true evil; Anne reignited her faith in God by praying.  

[20:19] After making her escape, Anne seeks help, but finds herself being shut out from those who love her. “How are we supposed to believe you?” 

[25:52] “Okay God, I’m not finished yet with my rebellion, but you are real…” Anne describes when she finally felt God’s love. 

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