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Blackout to Blessing

How the Perfect Love of Jesus Saved Me From the Highway to Hell

Blackouts, Shame, and the Search for Identity

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Addictions are painfully packaged with paralyzing shame, and the horror of “coming to” after a marathon blackout is especially excruciating for women. Females who drink excessively are often labeled, easy, sleazy, desperate and needy – and commonly experience judgment that escapes men. These out-of-control drinkers may capably juggle professional jobs, homes, and families – but run endlessly on hamster wheels of fear, lies, and deception. Melissa Huray was such a woman – medicating fear and a gaping abandonment wound with uncontrolled drinking binges and an endless stream of empty relationships. After fifteen years spent searching for worldly answers, Melissa finally surrendered to the only One with any true saving power.

About Melissa Huray

Melissa Huray has dedicated the last two decades to helping people with addictions find freedom. Radically delivered by the Lord Jesus 21 years ago, she is a masters level addiction counselor with degrees in communications and exercise physiology. Through a series of divine appointments, in 2018 she was hired as Executive Director for the Lindell Recovery Network. Her many writing pieces have appeared in local magazines and Charisma Media publications. Melissa’s memoir “Blackout to Blessing” was released in 2023, and her devotional book “Radical Freedom” was published by BroadStreet books in 2024. Melissa has appeared on CBN News, In the Market with Janet Parshall, FOX 5 Washington DC, America’s Hope with Kelly Wright, Life Today with Randy Robison, TCT Network, WATC Atlanta Live, Viewpoint with Chuck Crismier, WCCO News, and many other radio and television programs. She is a dynamic speaker who has presented at Minnesota correctional facilities as well as large organizations including  Minnesota Social Services Association. She served as an addiction treatment professional and advisor on the Minnesota DWI court panel.

Prior to entering the field of addiction recovery, Melissa was an on-air radio personality and Emmy award winning news reporter and anchor. She currently lives in the Twin Cities suburb of Lakeville with her husband Mike and has three daughters. Melissa is a faithful follower of Jesus Christ who enjoys reading, running, wordsmithing and singing.

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"I have read many fabulous books about addiction recovery - but Melissa's book "Blackout to Blessing" is without a doubt the most transparent offering I've ever experienced. I've never read a testimony with so much vivid detail - she doesn't hold back when sharing her amazing life story."
Craig Brown
Craig BrownRecovery Pastor - Author of "Stop Hiding - Start Healing"
"This book is cinematic, supernatural, and anointed. It was literally like a movie was playing in my head as I was reading, and so powerful and touching that I was brought to tears."
Nate Oyloe
Nate OyloeAgape First Ministries
"I binge read Melissa's book in 24 hours and my jaw was on the floor. What an absolutely incredible, amazing, honest, and vivid picture of addiction and redemption. THANK YOU AND PRAISE GOD!"
Rosita Anderson
Rosita Anderson
"Melissa's story brought back so many memories of my early life. The stories were so touching that I actually cried for Melissa. The writing is so detailed that it held my attention to the end of the book. FANTASTIC!"
Brian LaChapelle
Brian LaChapelle
"Reading "Blackout to Blessing" was like an outsider looking in. It was like I was there with Melissa, and the book was so well-written that I could feel all the emotions she was going through."
Deborah Northcutt
Deborah Northcutt
"This book was so eye-opening. As someone who had a partner with alcoholism, it sure helped me understand more. I'm so proud of Melissa and all she has overcome."
Brea M.
"I am a distant cousin of Melissa and really had no clue of her history until reading this book. She is very vulnerable and states in so many words that she is the villain here. The title says it all - a blessing to read."
Scott H. Johnson
"Melissa has bourne her soul, literally, by taking the reader through an incredible transformation that took place in her life. She describes in all detail what she went through to become the shining light she is today."
Brian Tucker
Brian TuckerCEO - Christian Mix 106
"This is an incredible book - kudos to Melissa for being so transparent and even raw at times. I couldn't put this book down. Caution - it is so well-written that it made me a bit anxious at times!"
Dr. Jackie McKool
"The stronghold of addiction is life controlling and this book will encourage you that there is hope! When I got this book I was heading out of town for a trip and could not put it down!"
Maggie KavanaughMoving Forward Ministries
"This is a book you can't put down! So relatable in so many ways if you're going through addiction. You can really picture everything in your head as the author talks about her life and experiences in great detail."
Alexa Abrahamson
"Melissa's story is captivating and inspiring. She is an excellent writer and the book kept me turning the pages to see what happened next."
Heidi MortensonTherapist - Podcaster
"The author tells her story about addiction to alcohol and redemption by Jesus. Heartfelt and very honest. I found myself pulling for her!"
Phil CarlsonFounder - Connected Marriage
"Wow wow wow - what a story! Heartbreaking and heartfelt, a true game changer in how we look at alcoholism. This is a testimony of God's faithfulness and grace."
Lori Michele DavenportAuthor - Podcaster - Bible Teacher
"Reading this book was a powerful experience - just like having the Holy Spirit take a whisk broom to the corners of my soul. Brought up memories I haven't thought of in years and generated healing conversations with my wife."
Jeffrey Diggins
Jeffrey DigginsBread of Life Fellowship
"Page turner of 2024. No other book tops this!"
Douglas Hadrich
Douglas Hadrich
"Blackout to Blessing" - WOW what a testimony!!!
Bob Higley
Bob HigleyCEO at ETV Group
"Absolutely amazing. So helpful to those struggling. Such talent God has given Melissa, I didn't know what a past she came out of. Truly gifted person. Praise God."
Bill Wiese
Bill WieseAuthor of "23 Minutes in Hell"
"Radical Freedom" is amazing! I'm thankful for the Holy Spirit working in and through Melissa to bring this message of hope to those in recovery!"
Tom Canfield
Tom CanfieldMinneapolis Salvation Army
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