Sherry Hoppen is a Christian wife, mother, grandmother, and a recovering alcoholic. She writes and speaks about overcoming the shame of being a Christian woman entangled in the nightmarish secrecy of addiction. She is the founder of She Surrenders, a ministry to help women confront and surrender the secrets they shamefully hold close. Through this ministry, Sherry aspires to help women find freedom from alcohol and other addictive substances and behaviors. While boldly sharing her own story of faith-based recovery, Sherry inspires others to remove their masks of shame and guilt and embrace life to the fullest in recovery.Sharing her personal addiction journey experiences with honesty and humor, she desires to help women see their true, authentic self away from the darkness that surrounds their addiction. Encouraging women that there is only one road that leads to freedom from alcohol, she has been a guest on the popular recovery podcast “The Bubble Hour” and has shared her story “Not by Chance” in Faith and Freedom, a collection of short stories. A regular speaker at women’s events, college campus, and local Bible study groups, she has also hosted a retreat for recovery in partnership with Journey of Hope Yoga. Away from her desk, you will find her riding her beloved road bike for pure enjoyment. She is an avid reader and has a passion for all things decorating. Sherry and her husband enjoy traveling together and loving on their three grandsons.
