502.561.2131 PO Box 14192 Louisville, KY 40214

 
 

Priscilla's Place

Women's Program, Louisville, KY


Stories



 


Student/Graduate Testimonies

Emma – 2022

My name is Emma. I am 29 and from Versailles, KY. I entered Priscilla’s Place, ATCKY, on April 14th of 2021. My brokenness had led me down a path of self-destruction and continuous torment which eventually left me in a state of complete despair. From the age of 16-27 I stayed in and out of active addiction, toxic relationships, and couldn’t manage to escape the cycle I had entangled myself in for most of my adult life. As I began to encounter God’s love through the relationships I had developed here at Teen Challenge, my heart began to soften, mind began to open and a true miracle happened! Jesus met me right where I was at! He saw me. He made a way when before I had never imagined a way out. I was no longer trapped by my past mistakes and failures. No longer burdened by the person I was before I knew of his love.
As I began to explore the freedom I had been granted, God spread my roots here and gave me a vision filled with purpose. I graduated the year long program on April 11th 2022 and began an internship with the very place that saw something in me worth fighting for! Now a year has passed since my graduation and I am on the team of ATCKY staff! I have been blessed with a vehicle, and am currently residing at our house provided for the year long graduates of our center. God continued showing up in my journey of recovery and now looking back I wouldn’t change one thing! It has been a complete joy to give back and see the transformations I have seen in these women’s lives. He is a way maker, a miracle worker, and I am looking forward to seeing what else he has for this Ministry!


 

Shena – 2022

“My year at the center is a season in my life that I will ALWAYS hold deep in my heart. I came there in desperation, hopelessness, and totally broken. Through remaining there and staying open and totally willing to do the work. I am here at home restored with family with determination, hope, and wholeness!! My relationship with my daughter has been restored and she has forgiven me and my family continues to grow in their faith.

I got a job as a re-entry specialist at a halfway house helping people that struggle with addiction that are coming out of prison! Being able to go to work and share my testimony of what God has done in my life gives the clients hope for themselves! All this glory goes to God and Adult & Teen Challenge!!“


 

Paige – 2017

My name is Paige and I come to Louisville from Loveland Ohio. God lead me to Adult & Teen Challenge in 2016 when I was completely lost and had no hope that I would ever find purpose in life or get out of addiction. I knew I wanted more for my life; the person I had become wasn’t who I wanted to be, or who God intended me to be. Jesus helped me, and healed me, through my time at Priscilla’s Place. In between taking time to build my family with my husband, I have had the privilege of working as a Priscilla’s Place staff member! It feels good to be able to pour back into the very place where Jesus saved me. Priscilla’s Place will always have my heart, and I am forever grateful.


 

Apryl- 2014 Graduate

“I came to this program broken and in pieces. I was in a dark place in myself as well as in reality. I was facing many years in prison but God heard my cry from within and saved my soul, giving me something worth fighting for. The peace and inner joy that I have found in Jesus has given me hope to be alive and free. I am not the same girl with a bad reputation anymore. I am a loved child of the Most High.”


 

Evelyn- 2013 Graduate

“After tearing my life apart from years of drug abuse, I tried to kill myself. God saved me from myself and I now stand free in Christ from the bondage of addiction. Christ is the cure! I am a new creation in Christ.” 2 Corinthians 5:17

Evelyn Graduated in September 2013 from our 1 year program and is now on staff at Priscilla’s Place.


 

Amber – 2010 Graduate

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.


 

Jolie – 2010 Graduate

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 – 2010 Graduate

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!”


 

Julie – 2008 Graduate

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.


 

Family of Student Testimonies


 

Cassidy – Sister of Eden, 2011 Graduate

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.


 

Marie – Mother of Jessie, 2012 Graduate

My daughter, Jessica graduated from Teen Challenge of KY in July 2012. She had been a resident since November of 2011. Jessie had been involved with drugs for several years and became addicted to cocaine when she was 21 years old. Prior to her moving into Priscilla’s Place, our lives were torn apart with Jessie’s irrational behavior and her never wanting to be around her family. During her residency, Teen Challenge has taught Jessie to not only love Jesus, but to love herself again. Through the support of staff, volunteers and other wonderful people, our Faith and our family has been restored. Teen Challenge of KY has been a true blessing in our lives.