Hi, I am Ricky D. Sluder, author and founder of Accepting Truth, Finding Hope!, a faith-based counseling alternative. ATFH is dedicated to helping individuals identify and dismantle the strongholds that prevent them from leading their best lives.

Having faced severe childhood trauma—including molestation, various forms of abuse, and narrowly surviving a robbery-homicide—as well as complex PTSD from a decade of service as a Police Detective, I understand the profound impact of trauma. Over the years, I was trapped by the lies I believed about myself, leading to destructive behaviors such as addiction, negative self-talk, and hopelessness.

Traditional mental health treatments, including therapy and medications, failed to heal me, oftentimes worsening my despair. 

This led me on a journey to seek a better way through faith and practical wisdom. After extensive study and research, I discovered a secret to breaking free and reclaiming my life.

Miraculously, my own healing began as I witnessed God heal my daughter from severe health conditions. This divine intervention opened the door to my own recovery from past wounds. God revealed to me four essential needs that only He can fulfill: Acceptance, Identity, Security, and Purpose. These pillars became the foundation of my book and my life’s work.

Now, I am passionately sharing this revelation with as many individuals and families as possible. My aim is to guide each person in identifying and destroying the strongholds holding them back, empowering them to live a fulfilled and purposeful life. Rather than repeating ineffective cycles, my program targets the root causes of struggles and provides the tools for true, lasting transformation.