Self-portrait: Patterns of Choice, Picture of Change: When finally faced with the choice between life and death, an addict turns himself around

Addiction made him homeless. His choices set him free.

Patrick Hodgeman had everything going for him after graduating from high school—a good home, good friends, and a great job as a deputy sheriff. But wounds inflicted by past events coupled with the stress of his new job slowly turned Patrick into a servant. Alcohol became his master, and it ruled everything in his life until eventually he lost everything to his addiction. Homeless and jobless, he stole and lied and drove everyone away bef...