Summary

I’m Dr. Lou Ortenzio from the mountain town of Clarksburg, West Virginia. I built my practice with passion and a deep desire to be loved and admired. Over time, the pressure to perform and be perfect drove me to self-medicate with opioids. What began as relief from a debilitating headache spiraled into a 15-year secret addiction. I reached a breaking pointβ€”feeling utterly inadequateβ€”until a kind nurse, Donetta, intervened with prayer and invited me to church. That moment changed everything; I surrendered my life to Jesus, renouncing my addiction. With His strength, I not only stopped using drugs but also found a new purpose, transforming my pain into a ministry that now helps others find hope and healing.

Time Chapters

00:03 Practice & Pressure
01:42 Vicodin & Euphoria
03:16 Desperation & Prayer
04:27 Surrender & Transformation
05:35 New Ministry Journey
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Battling a secret 15-year opioid addiction, a small-town doctor realizes Jesus is the only One who can save him from himself.

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