About The Author
ABOUT The Author
Derrick How
Derrick How has written this book to share his lived experiences about addiction and recovery. These are more than just tales from the dark side, they are impact points that led to a greater philosophical conversation, which was important to overcoming his addiction. He helps broken people understand their actions in ways that help them muddle through their pain, hurt, and vulnerability that come with their disease. On the other side, a more promising future awaits.
It took Derrick well into his adulthood to finally reach his breaking point. And like many people, it happened after several unsuccessful attempts at rehab. The road was laced with highs and lows, moments where he gave up, and plenty where he chose to be an unapologetic addict—stopping caring about anything and lying about so much, especially to himself.
A moment of self-actualization in Derrick’s life opened up his receptivity to rehab. This time, he chose to go for himself—and it worked. He expresses that “the biggest difference in succeeding was I chose to change my path. It was for me, not for others.” In turn, he has discovered the power of moving onward, and finding peace in the process, whether it is flyfishing and contemplating, or golfing with a new desire to connect with the ball through the lens of appreciation, not competition. It turns out, life holds gems to be explored, around us and inside us too. Its these insights that have provided Derrick with a renewed sense of purpose and clearer direction to follow, knowing he’ll have challenges yet being willing to face them. Day by day, strength can be found to tackle the beast that once destroyed your life; you have the choice to move forward without feeding the dark side that created your chaos.
Today, Derrick has restored his optimism and knows his actions are what can make amends with his two sons. He knows there is still hard work to do and when he hesitates, he finds comfort in God and with reflection. The biggest difference is he no longer fears his truths, even the uncomfortable ones. Attending meetings is a part of his healing process because it helps him focus on the big picture of the disease and all the people impacted by it. In a sense, Derrick is reborn and now is his time to extend the branch of hope for change to others who struggle with addiction or are impacted by this far reaching disease.
ABOUT The Author
Derrick How
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