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Mike is my friend. And in about twelve months, you'll feel like he's yours, too.
I've had the privilege of being both Mike's pastor and his co-worker at an addiction and trauma treatment facility. In both roles, I've witnessed firsthand the transformative power of his life story. Mike has learned what research now confirms that naming and speaking honestly about our addiction is one of the strongest predictors of sustained recovery. He's well on his way, and he wants you to come with him.
The transparency you'll encounter in these daily meditations has a double effect. First, it will make you feel seen. You are not alone in the struggle toward wholeness. Second, it will empower you. Mike's reflections-honest, vulnerable, and deeply grounded in lived experience-will fill you with hope. We can change.
What sets this collection apart is how seamlessly Mike weaves together personal insight with the latest understanding of addiction, trauma, and recovery. These aren't just journal entries or motivational quotes. They're grounded in both the grit of his own journey and the gold of evidence-based healing. Mike has done the work both internally and intellectually, and it shows. He speaks the language of the heart and the science of transformation.
This book is for anyone who has ever wondered whether a new way of living is truly possible. It's for those in recovery, those who love them, and those still unsure where to begin. You don't have to read it perfectly. You just have to keep reading.
Mike's voice will meet you with grace. And over time, you may find yourself not only believing in him but beginning to believe in yourself again, too.
Aaron Holbrough | Pastor, Wellness and Spirituality Coach
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It has been my pleasure to know Mike for the last 13 years, first as a client and now as a friend and colleague.
Mike has an amazing heart for others and is one of the most selfless and giving people I know. Since starting and establishing his recovery, he has been an integral part of the local 12-step support group, and that has grown 10-fold since his involvement there. I constantly refer clients there seeking help for their problematic sexual behaviours, confident they will find a strong community to support them and an exemplary mentor in Mike.
Mike has a passion and a heart for helping others and leads by example. He has selflessly sponsored and helped many men coming through the program, and I never stop hearing positive things about him - how much he helps, serves, and cares. It is beautiful to see the power of transformation in his life and how he is a beacon of hope for so many others.
I heartily recommend his book as I know it will be a source of help and inspiration for many. Thank you, Mike, for your example and inspiration to me. It has been a privilege to know you and witness your journey and play a small part in that.
Paul Lavergne | Registered Psychotherapist
Sexual Recovery Therapist
Clinic Director - Turning Point Counselling
