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Scott

Scott

From a very early age, I knew my role in life was to protect those around me.  Growing up in an abusive home gave me the opportunity to rehearse this on a daily basis, as I would try to shield those around me from my father’s violent behavior. This toxic...
Jennifer

Jennifer

I grew up in a loving, stable family. My parents worked hard to support and provide for me. I was a good student and loved playing sports. It was important for me to gain the approval of my parents, teachers, and coaches. Unfortunately, I guess I was more of a...
Jessica

Jessica

I was homeless for about a year with 2 children under my care. Unfortunately things did not work out with their father and I was left in a position of having to care for them without childcare as well as being 8 months pregnant. Eventually I found myself living in a...
Kevin

Kevin

At the age of 58, Kevin has encountered more self-inflicted heartbreak that is beyond most of our imaginations. He began drinking at the young age of 15, entered the military at 18, and was an alcoholic by his early 20’s. “My entire life I lived by my rules and it...
Chris and Christina

Chris and Christina

Chris did not have the typical teenager’s life, raised by a single mother who struggled financially; he began working full time at the age of 14 so he could help support him and his mom, while still attending high school. It was during these young teenage years that...