Downstairs Church

Are you feeling alone in your struggle of addiction or traumaor a lovedones struggle?There is hope in the grit!InDownstairs 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 freedomand hopethat 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 alonein their experienceTeaches from a first-hand account about the realities of addiction and how trauma can impact a female family or church memberAccesses 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 onesAddresses 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 servicesWith 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 Churchoffers aportrait of radical grace and a God whose love persists even in churchbasements.