Stuart Patterson – Faith, Recovery and Community

From heroin to hope – stories of grace, grit and a God who lifts

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Theology & Bible

  • Not Every Struggle Is a Relapse
    Not every difficult moment is a warning sign. A reflection on how the language of relapse can shape identity, and why many struggles are part of being human — not signs of failure.
  • Why We Go Back
    Why do we return to what we already know isn’t good for us? A reflection on patterns, familiar paths, and how real change often begins not with trying harder, but with learning to walk differently.
  • St Patrick’s Confession
    The real Patrick needs no legend. In his own words, he is simply a sinner saved by grace – and called back.
  • When Your Brain Won’t Switch Off
    Sometimes the mind refuses to switch off. The house is quiet, the lights are out, and suddenly your thoughts are holding a full staff meeting about the past, the future, and everything in between. A light reflection on why this happens — and how faith, humour, and perspective can gently quiet the noise.
  • More Than The Wound
    As our language around trauma and mental health grows, so does the risk of letting wounds become identities. Naming can bring clarity and relief – but healing also requires horizon. This reflection explores how we honour the wound without being defined by it.