Episode #23: How the Atonement of Jesus Christ Helped Stephanie Get Sober | SOAR Recovery Story

Stephanie is a single mother of six, a woman of deep faith, and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In this episode, she shares how the Atonement of Jesus Christ became real to her in recovery—and how Christ’s healing power helped her overcome alcoholism. We talk openly about her journey through divorce, addiction, and motherhood, and the support she found through the SOAR family, her ward family, her parents, and the gospel of Jesus Christ. Stephanie also shares the heartbreaking story of her sister, Heather—who went through SOAR as well and passed away from alcoholism on Christmas Eve. Stephanie had six months sober at the time, and she reflects on how God had brought her that far so she could endure that loss without returning to alcohol. We talk about gratitude for recovery, how addiction affects everyone—no matter who they are—and how Christ’s net is cast wide, gathering people at every stage of spiritual progress. Stephanie also shares why she’s willing to openly talk about using the Atonement in recovery, and how sharing her story has helped others—in her ward, in SOAR, and even in her salon. This is an honest, faith-centered conversation about recovery, loss, hope, and the healing power of Jesus Christ.