Recovery in Real Time: Building a Life After Addiction

Join us for a powerful conversation with Bill Hardman, a staff member at Church at the Park’s family shelter site in Salem, Oregon. Bill shares his journey through decades of addiction, repeated incarceration, and homelessness, offering an inside look at the challenges faced by many in his community. With honesty and humor, Bill reflects on the vital role of trust, support, and consistency in healing, and how building relationships in safe spaces helped him find stability and joy after years of hardship.Bill’s story is one of resilience and hope—reminding us that transformation is possible at any stage of life, especially when people feel seen, accepted, and empowered to write new chapters for themselves. Whether he’s cracking jokes, mentoring younger shelter guests, or simply holding a baby so a parent can take a breath, Bill exemplifies the compassion and honesty that can change lives.Tune in for lessons on recovery, generational trauma, accountability, and the unique power of genuine connection.