Hello, my name is Rick. I am a faithful believer in Jesus Christ who struggles with the sinful natures of meth addiction, lying, cheating, stealing, lust, and much more. I am a recovering drug addict who has been addicted to shooting meth for the past thirteen years... More
I am a believer who struggles with lying, cussing, smoking, stealing, fighting, drug addiction to many drugs, low faith, worshipping of idols, lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh, and many other sins. Before I found recovery I believed in ... More
Good evening, Celebrate Recovery, my name is James. I'm a grateful believer in Jesus Christ who struggles with many sinful natures such as cocaine addiction, alcoholism, criminal activities, lust of the flesh, and much, much, more. I was born and raised in Springfield, Mo, and had 8 other siblings... More
I'm a believer who's in recovery that struggles with anger, meth, and I.V. using. I'm 30 years old now. When I look back at my life, I see the insanity was out of control, growing up with two brothers, Chris, who was the oldest, and Kevin, who was the youngest. Our life was good for the most part... More
I would like to start by thanking everyone at Ridgecrest for the ongoing support and sacrifices made in order to make Celebrate Recovery available at OCC. I would also like to inform you that the program is growing and men's lives are being changed... More (.pdf file)
My name is Larry. I’m a believer who struggles with meth, cocaine and other addictions. I lived in Green Ridge, Missouri, a small town near Sedalia. With a population of only 325, everybody knew everybody.... More
Hello, Celebrate Recovery. My name is Richard. I am a believer who believes Jesus Christ is my personal Savior. I struggle with profanity, lust, and addictions to meth, alcohol, and pot. I am 45 years old. I accepted Jesus into my life a year and a half ago... More
Hello Celebrate Recovery, my name is Rocky and I am a believer who struggles with a sinful nature; addiction to methamphetamine, marijuana... More (.pdf file)
While instituting new programs at Ozark Correctional Center, I was introduced to Celebrate Recovery Inside by Bob Gannon, who is the facilitator of this program. This program has far exceeded all of my expectations and is the premier program within the religious, spiritual programming at that facility. The willingness of the Volunteers in Corrections (VIC’s) associated with Celebrate Recovery Inside to touch the lives of the inmate population is phenomenal. They have great success and it is one of the most popular programs within the facility. This program works and has a high success rate of completion. I highly recommend this program to other prison institutions with the state of Missouri.
Greetings and may God bless each and every one of you accordingly. My name is Steven. I’m a genuine five time loser who has been in and out of the Missouri Department of Corrections for the past ten years. I am currently incarcerated at the Ozark Correctional Center. After accepting the plea bargain of four years in the MDOC for the crime of attempting to steal over five-hundred dollars, I was offered a twelve month treatment program. If successfully completed, I will be released back into society with a term of five years probation like so many of the other offenders here at OCC... More
After Steven's release as told to Bob Gannon, January 2008
Steven, one of our CR inside leaders at Fordland, was released Friday December 28, 2007. While traveling to his sister's home by Greyhound Bus, he began to question if his heart was really changed and if he going to make it this time. You see this was Steven's third time in prison because of his drug addiction to heroin...
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From Steven's sister, Amanda, February 2008
To whom it may concern:
My brother, Steve, has been in and out of prison for several years. He has battled with a drug addiction that he was unable to kick on his own. During his “last” trip to the Department of Corrections, he was introduced to the treatment program, “Celebrate Recovery,” that I believe has forever changed his life and our family’s...
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