“Physician, heal thyself,” is made beautifully explicit in the story of Dr. James Fenley, a Tennessee internist, who intended only to accompany his wife on her path to recovery from addiction, but along the way discovered a solution to his own suffering with untreated depression and severe anxiety. The discovery that the Twelve Steps not only held the key to recovery for addicts, but could also be used to treat his own anxiety and depression was a breakthrough that led to relief from decades of suffering for the doctor, and to his fulfilling new vocation as an addiction medicine specialist.

Dr. Fenley presents a simple yet powerful guide to healing, written as a resource for anyone in early recovery from addiction, for professionals who treat addiction, and for anyone struggling with emotional pain or other life trials. Finding a Purpose in the Pain will bring hope to readers facing a difficult time and help illuminate the spiritual path to finding relief and peace.