Drunk Love: A Marriage Under the Influence
Drunk Love: A Marriage Under the Influence is a candid, wild, funny, and heart-wrenching memoir that explores the depths of addiction and the redemptive power of love and self-discovery. Melissa’s story is a beacon of hope for anyone who has struggled with addiction or loved someone who has. It’s a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the possibility of transformation.
About Me
About Melissa Stoeltje
For over three decades, Melissa Fletcher Stoeltje worked as a newspaper reporter and columnist in Texas, earning awards with The San Antonio Light, the Houston Chronicle, and the San Antonio Express-News. She focused on marginalized communities, including those experiencing poverty, homelessness, mental health issues, addiction, and abuse. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, Texas Monthly, and the San Antonio Report. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Her husband, Mark Stoeltje, is a retired nonprofit executive, artist, and writer. Their child, Sam, is a teacher and a graduate student in creative writing.
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Lifetime Recovery offers a transformative journey for individuals battling addiction in San Antonio. Through compassionate care and evidence-based methods, the program has successfully guided many toward lasting sobriety and a renewed sense of purpose.
The intersection of heroin addiction and sex trafficking in Texas highlights a devastating cycle of exploitation. Addicted individuals become trapped, their vulnerabilities exploited by traffickers, creating urgent challenges for community support.
Staying sober during the coronavirus pandemic presented unique difficulties, such as isolation and limited support meetings. Communities found innovative ways to support those in recovery despite unprecedented barriers.
