#ActionoftheDay: Commit to being truthful. Get details in the app or on our FB page. #12StepstoChange #Step4 #Truth ow.ly/RNEgp

#Mormon Church Tackles #Addiction in Brutally Honest Videos goo.gl/Fsys2Q #12stepstochange

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#12StepstoChange #ActionoftheDay: Hope inspires. Using the Time Machine app, take a picture of a symbol of hope and share it.

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For 9 years I struggled with anorexia and bulimia. What started as an innocent "diet" quickly spiraled into a deep addiction. I thought I was in control of everything and that by controlling every aspect of food and minute of exercise that I had a handle on my life. When I couldn't control things around me, I felt I could control things within me. After being diagnosed, I remember saying to my mother that "I can stop anytime I want to," and I truly believed that. As my health declined, I started to realize more and more how paralyzingly impossible it felt for me to change my behaviors. I had no hope and my world was consumed 24/7 with my eating disorder. It wasn't until I opened up my life to Christ that I truly started the process of recovery. I was filled with a renewed sense of hope that maybe I didn't have to handle the world on my own, and that I had a future. It was not a smooth path from that point on, and relapse and returns to treatment centers occurred, but the difference was that I truly believed I had something to fight for. As i've moved further and further from the eating disorder, my relationship with Christ has only strengthened. I consider myself recovered, and I thank God in prayer every day for guiding my life as He has done, and continues to do. I do believe things happen to us for a reason, and I am currently working in the behavioral health field as a health coach, helping others along their own paths to recovery. // - Jen, @jenruns84 #CelebrateRecovery #RecoveryWins #12stepstochange #AddictionRecoveryMonth #EatingDisorderAwareness

Join #12StepstoChange w/ Time Machine. Get the free app + take action to show your support for addiction recovery. oak.ctx.ly/r/3nju5

its emotional & amazing to watch, each episode is only like 5 minutes! HERE IS THE FIRST EPISODE. m.youtube.com/watch?v=W_DtmX… #12StepsToChange

Watchvideo for Step 4 in #12StepsToChange from #addiction youtu.be/3FcZyje9n74 Learn more about Step 4 at ldsmediatalk.com/27549

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I am so blessed with a family that I love who love me #12StepsToChange goo.gl/bef9YB

Daughters in My Kingdom, is a fantastic book for all to read. In step 1 LDS ARP, it said," In what ways are you of infinite worth?" This was a hard question for me, and not easy to process. Most of my life I was treated as a child; as I grew up it didnt help being manipulated by Satan. I felt worthless, no one cared so why should I? As I worked through this question the title of this book hit me, that I am a daughter of a King, no longer to I need to feel worthless in his eyes I'm royalty. Never let anyone or anything different, your worth it to him. #12stepstochange #addictionisreal #christ #LDS #addictionrecoverymonth

1: Admit that you, of yourself, are powerless to overcome your addictions and that your life has become unmanageable. #LDS #ARP #12StepsToChange #Recovery #Addiction #Freedom #Honesty #Atonement

My mother always told me to: "inhale the good and exhale the bad. Forgive easily but never forget. While you go chasing the stars, remember you could have the whole galaxy if you're paitent." #ootd #tribaljoggers #nofilter #perfectlighting #forgiveandforget #timehealsallwounds #12stepstochange #itsokaytobeselfish #loveyourself #smilesarecontagious #ihaveagreatsupportsystem

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Step 3: Trust in God // Decide to turn your will and your life over to the care of God the Eternal Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. No matter how bad things get, there’s one source we can always count on. Show your support by tagging your friends. Have you seen the Step 3 story? Link in bio. #12StepsToChange

Powerful, the ability to change with the help of others. #12StepsToChange

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#ActionoftheDay: Thoughts on Prayer. Even if it's been a while, take a moment o share your feelings through prayer. After you do, use the Time Machine app to share this link (http://goo.gl/SI01An) and include something you're thankful for in the caption. #AddictionRecoveryMonth #NationalRecoveryMonth #12StepstoChange #Trust

Overcoming addiction is almost impossible. But with God anything is possible. oak.ctx.ly/r/3ncdr #12StepsToChange oak.ctx.ly/r/3ncdt

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When my oldest child was 15, we found out she had been regularly sneaking out at night. She became disobedient, started drinking, and was caught in several lies. It got to the point where we put her in counseling, and my husband and I would have regular meetings with the counselor also, to help us get through this time. Everything came to a head when she told us that she was going to live her own life, and there was nothing we could do to stop her. Her counselor suggested that we look into different treatment programs. We found one for youth that was very intensive, and it broke our heart to put her in there, but at that point, we really didn’t know what to do. Besides that, we had four younger children in our home that were being affected by everything that was going on. The program required that when the youth got to a certain point in their recovery, they were allowed to come home nights and weekends. With that freedom though, came responsibility. They were required to bring other youth home with them that were also in the program. My daughter was in the program for 15 months, and in that time we had around 100 girls staying (in groups of 2 to 8 at a time) in our home. We were required to go to a family meeting every week, and attended counseling sessions. We also were asked to participate in the 12-step program. I begrudgingly did it because it would look good for me to be acknowledged in the big family meeting as having completed my program. But, I didn’t understand why I needed to, it was my daughter that had the problem. My daughter did not graduate the program. She has been in and out of jail, lived out of her car, and has relied on friends for a place to live. She still struggles. It wasn’t until much later that my epiphany came on the 12 twelve-step recovery program when I came to realize that I couldn’t change and control those closest to me that were struggling. I am only responsible and accountable for what I do with MY life. I can love them and pray for them, but ultimately they are the only ones that can change themselves. // - Lori, @lolawid #CelebrateRecovery #RecoveryWins #12stepstochange #AddictionRecoveryMonth

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Have you seen @mormonchannel video today? The link is in the bio of this page. Step 3: Trust in God // Decide to turn your will and your life over to the care of God the Eternal Father and his Son, Jesus Christ. Some of us must face lasting consequences for our actions, but through our faith in the Father and in his Son, we are able to find peace, clarity, and happiness in our lives again. Today we are posting a very special story of a Mother and a wife's love through addiction. #CelebrateRecovery #RecoveryWins #12stepstochange #AddictionRecoveryMonth

#LDS addiction recovery video: Sharon’s story about crystal meth addiction #12StepsToChange … pic.twitter.com/P5UV4DxhzF

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Alice, let go. Find solace and peace. Let go and listen and do. Step Three: Trust in God Decide to turn your will and your life over to the care of God the Eternal Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him. #12StepsToChange #addictionrecoverymonth

What I love about this program is that it frames our addictions as character flaws and it works #12StepsToChange #LDS pic.twitter.com/FIcB7Aps1w

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"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow." ~Albert Einstein #hopenow #12stepstochange... fb.me/3yAUPsRAh

"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow." ~Albert Einstein #hopenow #12stepstochange #bloomstrong #liveinthemoment #alberteinstein #mentalfocus photo by @hellopoe

I commit to help others to change. #12StepsToChange pic.twitter.com/3udjF0FR3f

There is definitely hope. #12StepsToChange goo.gl/HRHtfg

Courage is needed to fight an addition. September is addiction recovery awareness month. Check out some amazing videos that encourage recovery in my profile link. #recoveryispossible #12StepsToChange #addiction

Just hit play. oak.ctx.ly/r/3n8o1 #12StepsToChange pic.twitter.com/hhSdzSdlsn

No matter how bad things get, there’s one source we can always count on. oak.ctx.ly/r/3n8f4  #12StepsToChange… pic.twitter.com/UoMslnmaJs

Through reading your scriptures and praying, you can always have hope in overcoming your addiction. #12StepsToChange pic.twitter.com/uUeMrOiwyh

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I'm the worst type of sinner. I've had tons of friends that were users, but I reasoned that SINCE I wasn't a stinking a needle in my arm, I was better than them. After all, alcohol and porn is much more assessable, therefore it can't be THAT wrong. I'm not proud of that mindset and I realize how unbelievably misguided I was to think that. We are not so different. Drug users. Alcoholics. Sex Workers. Bishops. Relief Society Presidents. The guy serving hamburgers at McDonalds. We are looking to be healed in some form or capacity. "Come to believe that the Power of God can restore you to complete spiritual health." That's for all of us. None of us are perfect in our faith. We all struggle, question and doubt. We all fail. But, there is always hope. That hope will carry us. Sustain us. Make us better. Don't give up. Whatever you are struggling with, I promise it WILL get better. Don't let your faith fall apart, but let it fall together. God isn't looking for a "know it all," just a humble believer willing to call out "help." Thank you Preston for your story. Thank you for your humility and courage. #12StepstoChange #Mormon #addiction #LDS #mormonchannel #ShareGoodness #ShareYourStory #addictionrecoverymonth

The sky gives me hope. #12stepstochange

The light of Christ gives me #hope , we maybe in the "mists of darkness" today, or the following day, but if we just hold firmly to the Iron rod, we can overcome trials and temptations we are facing, we will find the light and joy because of Him. #12StepsToChange12stepstochange hope

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These videos are amazing. I definitely didn't stop until I had watched them all. #12StepsToChange. youtube.com/watch?v=vuZL7D…

I CANT STOP WATCHING THESE VIDEOS BY @mormonchannel !!!! UGH! Tears + the spirit! youtube.com/watch?v=vuZL7D… #12StepsToChange

Step 2: Hope // Come to believe that the power of God can restore you to complete spiritual health. Fill in the blank: _____ gives me #hope. Then take a picture of a symbol of hope and share it. Don't forget the hashtag: #12StepsToChange

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If someone in my life is honest with me about their addiction, I pledge that I will listen. #12StepsToChange goo.gl/hN5jti

You are not alone in this// As brothers we will stand and hold your hand. #12StepsToChange pic.twitter.com/1eDR54vrpV

I will always listen #12StepsToChange goo.gl/Qa6Ec6

There is good in everything. #12StepsToChange goo.gl/1Bfkvg

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God is always there, no matter who you are or what you've done. mor.mn/3n4gq. #12StepsToChange oak.ctx.ly/r/3n4h4

Step 2: Hope // Come to believe that the power of God can restore you to complete spiritual health. Link in bio. #12StepsToChange #Hope #Believe #Prayer #Recovery #LDS #Mormon #ShareGoodness

Step 2: HOPE - come to believe that the spirit of God can restore you to complete spiritual health. Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God, and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the father: Ye shall have eternal life. // {2nd Nephi 31:20} It can be so hard to feel deserving of the Lord's Grace, but the second you have accepted that you cannot do this without him, he has laid his mercy and Grace upon you. The hardest part is to open your heart to the tender mercies of the Lord. That despite your addiction or mental illness, the Lord will create opportunities to show and work his love in your life. @mormonchannel second video is linked in our bio. Earlier this morning we shared a phenomenal story of hope from an anonymous submission. Please watch the video and read our posted message of hope. #CelebrateRecovery #RecoveryWins #12stepstochange #AddictionRecoveryMonth

LDS Church launches gritty #addiction campaign to raise awareness #12StepstoChange #addictionrecovery fb.me/4bG0TSC7K

The ability to change is such a blessing, the chance we have to begin again. If you know someone who needs help, listen. #12StepsToChange

#Repost @jewelsjolley with @repostapp. ・・・ Last Friday I attended the screening for "12 Steps to Change", a series produced by the church about addiction and recovery. I was so honored to be a part of this project, it was a very humbling experience. This morning all of the videos were released, and I'm so excited to see the impact they will have! All of the messages are so powerful. Check them out on mormonchannel.org, I'm Step 10. #12stepstochange

When I believed the beautiful truth about myself, I stopped telling lies. #addictionrecoverymonth #12stepstochange mormonchannel.org/12steps

#2 in #12StepsToChange. Video about Drug #Addiction Recovery. ldsmediatalk.com/27547 pic.twitter.com/1EO9BphFW1

#ActionoftheDay: Hope Inspires. Using the Time Machine app, take a picture of a symbol of hope and share it. If you don't have the app yet, get it for free today on iOS or Android. You can find links to the App Store and Google Play on our website (link in profile). #12StepstoChange #NationalRecoveryMonth #AddictionRecovery #Hope

This series on the Mormon channel is amazing! I watched them all and just felt so much love for these people. I personally know one of them and I'm just so proud of them for sharing their story. Brave, selfless, good, good people. Here's the URL and the temporary clickable link is in my bio. http://www.mormonchannel.org/12steps. #mormonchannel #addictionrecovery #12steps #12stepstochange

Good morning friends. Be lovers AND fighters. ❤️👊 Love is worth fighting for. I share my story, our story, not because I haven't let go of hurt or pain or haven't forgiven or am bitter. No, I share because God has worked a mighty change in our lives and others deserve to know that hope exists. I share because I marvel at the love and grace God has made manifest in my life. I fight because I want better for my children and society as a whole. I fight because I have seen the tide coming, I know the tsunami is at hand, I know the misinformation. And I fight because I am angry. I feel anger and frustration at the judgments, gossiping, the assumptions, the shame, the lack of understanding and willingness to understand, the secrecy that still exists... I feel angry at these insidious ways that Satan gets in with good people, broken people, God's people. I want a world that better understands mental health: addiction AND trauma and human patterns of behavior and physiological effects on the brain. I want a world that is vulnerable and real, that accepts others in their imperfections and acknowledges we are all imperfect. I want a world where it is okay to not be okay and that that doesn't have to have some meaning about how religious or resilient or smart or strong you are. I believe that we can create a better world for ourselves and our children by having more compassion- for BOTH sides of the street. I believe that understanding breeds compassion and I hope that the #12stepstochange project brings about an awareness that will contribute to that. I applaud the @mormonchannel for not sugar coating what is a painful reality for many. Yes, I will probably post a lot for #addictionrecoverymonth and I want to make it clear it isn't because I want to harp on a 'bad' thing. Quite the opposite in fact. I fight and share and love, because God has made manifest to me in a very real, tangible, undeniable way just how very much He loves and cares for the One, the broken, and how He yearns to reach those and have others run to their rescue. ❤️I fight because I love❤️ #fightforlove #fightthenewdrug #pornkillslove #ftnd #loverandafighter #pictapgo_app #mytestimony

Today sept 2nd, step two. Hope. #12stepstochange #hope twitter.com/mormonchannel/…

I struggled with various addictions for quite a few years. I also tried quitting for about the same amount of years. As the years progressed I began to believe that I would never beat my addictions. It wasn't until I turned to my Savior that I had any chance of getting better. I will admit that my recovery was not an ideal one and there was occasional relapses but in the end I was able to kick my unhealthy and immoral habits. The hardest part for me was realizing that I was worth saving, for a long time I felt unworthy of repentance and forgiveness but those feelings are just the adversary trying to keep his hold on you. Through Christ everything is possible, even helping someone as lowly as I. I do still struggle with some of the addictions but I know that with Christ by my side I will be able to remain strong. // - Anonymous submission. #CelebrateRecovery #RecoveryWins #12stepstochange #AddictionRecoveryMonth

The secrets we hide begin to control us. Confession frees us. Thank you David for your bravery. #12StepsToChange #LDS pic.twitter.com/UegBRJORCs

#Mormon news! @ReligionGal was VERY busy yesterday with 3 stories on Mormonism for @SLTrib + #12StepsToChange vids! eepurl.com/bxTe-P

Every Tuesday night my sanctuary has been this meeting. The people here are marvelous sons and daughters to God. We all struggle, but have the same goal. Finding ourselves through the Savior. No one can ever know the power of your pain, but Christ did. You aren't alone, as much as I feel lonely and could give up on myself...I manage to go to these meetings each Tuesday, so that one day I'll be proud of who I am and who God created me to become.#12stepstochange

The new 12 Steps videos are amazing! #12StepsToChange goo.gl/hN5jti

.@KSLcom LDS Church launches gritty addiction campaign to raise awareness ksl.com/?sid=36308645 #12stepstochange

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The Mormon Channel is rocking the big guns with their first video, am I right? I love it! Can I be honest? This one is a tough one for me and I was so hoping it wasn't going to be the first. It touches really close to home, not only with my own addictions, but also with my days stripping and as nude model. It's tough to hear "the other guy's" story. You learn to be cold and disconnected. This story is just a reconfirmation that every decision we make, we are truly connected to each other. What we do matters, but more importantly what we do matters to God. There is a reason why honesty is the first step. Honest confession is a way to silence the shaming voices. The secrets we try so hard to hide, they begin to control us. When we voluntarily share them with our church community, we break their power. We can not do it on our own (and this story is a beautiful example). We need help. And you are not weak to ask for it. WE might be powerless to overcome our addictions, but we serve of God who has ALL power and whose speciality is bringing "dead" things to life. Thank you David for your radical honesty and bravery. #12StepstoChange

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For 11 years I suffered from a disease I was unaware I had. I broke my bongs, pipes, and other devices numerous times in effort to quit. I woke up sick each day saying “I’m never going to drink again”. With denial as my best friend, I constantly told myself I could quit if I wanted to, drugs had medicinal purposes, and tried convincing myself I was not an addict. As I hid in my bathroom and as my family almost came to a crashing end, I knew I had to do something. I exhausted all options I came up with. Willing to try anything, I allowed Christ into my life when all I had left was hope. Hoping I could quit, and searching for a way. Almost 3 months later, I have the most freedom I have ever had in my entire life. I never could have quit if I didn’t try to let Christ help me. Now, I’m in charge of my choices. Today, I’m a free man. Tomorrow, I’ll be sober again. Thanks to Christ, the 12 step program, and others who shared their stories of recovery and filled me with hope. // - Tom, @phx_2rings #CelebrateRecovery #RecoveryWins #12stepstochange #AddictionRecoveryMonth

I'm taking the steps with you. #12StepsToChange pic.twitter.com/A5NA66l1rO