By Lauren Windle2024-04-22T08:00:00
Giving up alcohol and drugs was life changing for Lauren Windle and on 22 April this year, she celebrates a decade of freedom from addiction, and a rich connection with God.
It’s been a decade since I last drank alcohol or took any drugs. That’s ten whole years alcohol and beer-fear free. My story is much like many other addict’s, one of despair and desperation followed by the slow, clawing climb to freedom – a journey that was heavily influenced by my new relationship with Jesus.
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