Better Than Well: One Man's Miraculous Journey through Childhood Trauma, Mental Illness, Addiction, and Incarceration to Joy and Contentment

by Michael Prichard M.S.

Overview

Childhood trauma, mental illness, addiction, and incarceration are far too common in the U.S. today. Recovery from even one of these issues is challenging, yet many people live with the stark reality of more than one of these circumstances every day. Our systems of care offer some help, but sometimes even the best programs don't yield lasting results. What does a person do when medication, therapy, drug treatment, and support groups are ultimately ineffective for them? Fortunately, countless people have found healing, recovery, and lasting happiness through a spiritual solution. In "Better Than Well," author Michael Prichard shares the dark and painful story of how his childhood trauma contributed to severe mental health issues, crippling addiction, incarceration, and how he found hope, healing, and recovery through faith in God and the Biblical narrative. Through Michael's story, you will discover that no matter how dark life gets, no matter what has happened to us or what we have done, God cares about our pain and wants to help heal us.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781667858487
Publisher:	BookBaby
Publication date:	09/13/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	166
File size:	765 KB

About the Author

Michael Prichard M.S., LAADC, ICAADC, SAP is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies and a Master of Science in Addiction Counseling from Grand Canyon University. He has worked in government service as a behavioral health advocate and as a community teacher and trainer for most of his career. Michael is the owner of Covenant Training and Consulting and is a person in long-term recovery from childhood trauma, mental illness, and substance addiction.

Table of Contents

Foreword ix

Preface xi

Introduction xv

Chapter 1 Sins of a Father 1

Chapter 2 When Darkness Descended 7

Chapter 3 Early Wounds 13

Chapter 4 Blended Chaos 20

Chapter 5 The Story of Two Sick Children 31

Chapter 6 Death in the Family and the Aftermath 39

Chapter 7 Sober Discontent 48

Chapter 8 Relapse 54

Chapter 9 Death Spiral 72

Chapter 10 Out of the Darkness and Into the Light 82

Chapter 11 Life in the Light 105

Chapter 12 The Freeing Power of Truth 122

Appendix I Amends & Forgiveness 137

Appendix II A Christian Mother's Heart 139

Appendix III Dedication 142

Appendix IV Acknowledgements 146

References 149