My Drug Dealer Brought Me to God

Ryan Joseph Allens life was on a downward trajectory. As a child he felt different from other kids and struggled to fit in. Even at a tender age he contemplated suicide. In his teenage years and as a young adult he hid his true self and numbed his emotional turmoil with alcohol drugs and self-destructive behaviors. When he summoned the courage to share his secret and come out to a close friend her response added another layer of self-hatred. How could he love and accept himself as a gay man when he was taught that God and the Church considered it wrong?In My Drug Dealer Brought Me to God Allen recounts his quest to find meaning self-acceptance and his lifes purpose. He battles addiction the heartache of disappointing toxic relationships and alienation from his family. One day his co-worker roommate friend and drug dealer Marie shares her belief that God made everyone for a purpose and wants us to be ourselves. The conversation ignites Allens new understanding of how faith can be inclusive while stepping into his own definition of God. Becoming a parent and the desire to be a positive role model for his daughter is a turning point. With God as the focal point of his spiritual journey Allen comes to understand that change has to start from within. He breaks the cycle of family trauma and recognizes his true mission: to teach support motivate and lead other people to love. He learns to balance his faith while affirming and being a warrior for the LGBTQ+ community. Allens honesty and courage in telling his story is an inspiring message to us all that everyone has a story to share and within sharing our collective stories we can all grow and heal.I was my worst villain.I was my worst victim.I learned how to be my best hero!As you dive into your own journey follow along with the 40-page guided workbook included.