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Downstairs Church

Name: Downstairs Church
ISBN: 9781631959790

Finding Hope in the Grit of Addiction and Trauma Recovery

Caroline Beidler,

MSW,

English
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Downstairs Church

Finding Hope in the Grit of Addiction and Trauma Recovery

Caroline Beidler,

MSW,

About this book

Are you feeling alone in your struggle of addiction or trauma—or a lovedone's struggle?

There is hope in the grit!

In Downstairs Church: Finding Faith in the Grit of Addiction and TraumaRecovery, Caroline Beidler, MSW explores the problem of addiction and traumafor women today and then highlights the freedom—and hope—that can be found inthe downstairs church or recovery community. Beidler also highlights theradical vulnerability required of addiction and mental health recovery, something that all people can benefit from. When we share our stories ofstruggle in real ways, authentic transformation can happen.

Downstairs Church:

Encourages readers through personal testimony that they are not alone
in their experience
Teaches from a first-hand account about the realities of addiction and how trauma can impact a female family or church member
Accesses current trends and statistics woven in with story-telling, recovery principles, and scripture to learn more and combat the stigma of addiction and trauma for their loved ones
Addresses the stigma of addiction and trauma, promoting more love and tolerance by affected family and faith communities.
Provides a call to action to get involved in addiction recovery efforts or access recovery support services

With compassion because of her own personal experience of addiction andsexual violence, as well as insight because of her professional expertise, Beidler blends relevant statistics and practical information with real-lifetestimonies of redemption.

Beidler also provides a practical list of ways that faith communities canbecome more trauma-informed spaces for those who may be seeking love andacceptance inside church buildings. Ultimately, Downstairs Church offers aportrait of radical grace and a God whose love persists even in church basements.

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