Hey, I’m Derek, an addict in recovery, and the host of the Loved Back to Life Recovery Podcast.

For many years, I searched for something to make me feel okay with who I was. That search led me down a dark path, and drugs and alcohol became my solution. They took me to places I never thought I would go and made me do things I swore I would never do. After years of abuse, I found myself feeling empty, lost, desperate, and alone.

But on July 25th, 2014, I reached a point of desperation that gave me the courage to try something different. After multiple relapses and many failed attempts, I finally surrendered.

I found Recovery. For the first time in my life, I found what I had been searching for—love and acceptance. I found people who were just like me, and they accepted me for who I was.

THEY LOVED ME BACK TO LIFE!!!

Now, as the host of the Loved Back to Life Recovery Podcast, my mission is to ensure that no addict or alcoholic feels alone. I want to connect with others who share these struggles and let them know there is always HOPE for anyone who has reached their breaking point and is ready to make a change.