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Tori battled years of addiction to alcohol. Her family had nearly given up on her. Her kids no longer called her Mom and fear had paralyzed Tori's life.
Today, she is thankful she is alcohol free and loves being with her family. Her daughter is calling her "Mom" again and her family is thanking God for the miracle of freedom for their entire family.
"God has delivered me from the bondage addiction, anger, depression and self-loathing. Teen Challenge made it possible for me to lift my head with real hope for the future. I used to depend on the bottle in my hand for survival, but now I've thrown the bottle away and I'm holding on to Jesus. "
Pam was one step from ending a life that had been consumed by depression, eating disorders, self-mutilation, and addictions to pills and crack. Anxiety, fear, guilt and shame were her constant companions.
Today, Pam has made a 100% change in her life. She has been set free and delivered from those former bondages and she is excited to be sharing the hope she found with other women as she serves as a staff member at Priscilla's Place in Louisville, KY.
"My heart's desire is to give back what has been free given to me. To show others God's love and that they too have a hope and a future in Him!"
Jolie was fighting a losing battle with crack and bad relationships. She loved her family and her precious children, but the addiction had imprisoned her in a self-destructive pattern. She was ready to give up all hope.
Today, Jolie's relationship with her family and children has been restored. She is working full time and enjoying life. Most importantly she knows that God has a great purpose for her life.
"Since being here at Teen Challenge my whole life has changed. God has been so good to me. He has restored my family and He has given me another chance. I prayed to God to save me from my addiction. He did it! He answered my prayers. Teen challenge has taught me to surrender my life into God's keeping. I trust and depend on God now and my life has changed. I am drug free and life is worth living!"
Jessie was adopted and struggled with finding her identity as a young woman. Her life declined quickly as she began experimenting with alcohol and pills. She had been raised in the church, but she didn't know how to let God help her.
Today, Jessie is a new creation in Christ and she has discovered that her identity and purpose is found in God. She is currently attending Master's Commission Ministry School in Florida.
"Since I have been in Teen Challenge God has done a complete 180 degree change with me. He has given me such a thirst and hunger to get into His word and to get to know Him. He has given me a desire to serve Him and to give Him praise. My eyes have been opened to His glorious creation and it makes me wonder how I could ever not serve Him. For the first time I have a real relationship with Jesus Christ!"
Amber was raised in a Pastor's home with a lot of love and support, but she got caught in a party lifestyle that led to an addiction to pills and alcohol. Life became miserable and out of control.
Today, Amber loves her life! She has renewed her Cosmetology license, regained her health, restored her relationships with her family and begun a new relationship with a Christian man. Life is now something to be celebrated.
Thelma struggled with a heroin addiction for over 20 years. After accidentally shooting & killing her sister as a young child, she had very little hope and tremendous guilt that developed into a lifestyle of addiction and drug dealing.
Today, she is drug free, passionately serving the Lord. She served as a Teen Challenge staff member in Lexington for a couple of years and continues to travel and share her testimony around the state of Kentucky. Thelma is committed to her husband & family. God has restored her & is helping her to help others.
Julie faced the destructive forces of a severe eating disorder that had wounded her marriage and stolen her hope for a good future.
Today, she is enjoying a restored relationship with God and her family. Recently, she was very excited to share the news of giving birth to a very healthy baby boy. She enjoys life and being a Mom again. Her days are full of hope now instead of despair.
I can't thank you enough for giving me the greatest gift- You have helped turn my sister's life around! I finally have the sister I've been praying for and without you that wouldn't have happened. She is nowhere near the same person she was 14 months ago. You saved her life. She has this love for God that she never would have found without the help of Teen Challenge. You not only changed her life but you changed mine. She gets to teach me all the things you taught her. . . which is a lot! I love all of you and Teen Challenge will always hold a special place in my heart.
Thank you beyond measure,
Eden's little sister- Cassidy