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A message from Tara, former resident:
In the two years that I was a resident there, I learned how to mother my child, which is why I have such a wonderful daughter that will grow up to respect me. She talks a lot. She will say the same word over and over again until you repeat it. Anyway, I went to college and learned so many job skills, which is why I have a great job making good money. I learned how to love myself, which is why I can actually love the man that I was meant to love. I learned about God's love for me and how he has a plan for all of us and who never leaves us. Which is why I am HAPPY! After 11 years in bondage I am free!!!!! I love my life. This place really works. I am living proof. I have been drug-free and jail-free for 3 years and will NEVER go back (and I wouldn't just say that). Don't get me wrong I still deal with drug dreams and temptations, but I am strong because Perpetual Help Home taught me strength. I love you. I have so much respect for you ladies and what you all stand for and believe in. Anything is possible! |
There is nothing I'd rather do than spread a message of hope. I miss all of you so much. It was you guys that helped me establish myself and become a productive member of society. It is only because of Perpetual Help Home and the people associated with it that I am where I am today.
"The difference in my life now is that I don't seek God just when I get in trouble or when I feel hopeless. I see him daily for wisdom and guidance... . I have a relationship with Him. I thank PHH for that. Because I grew up knowing about God, but since I've come to PHH, I've grown to have a relationship with God, my Lord and Savior." -- Graciela, 42, mother of 3
"I am staying clean of drugs. I've maintained a job and got promoted to manager." -- Brenda, 27, mother of three
"I am making a difference now by making the right decisions and surrounding myself with people who will not bring me down." -- Susan, 26, mother of three
A victory or two...
"The victory in my life has been being clean and sober for over a year now. That is the most awesome victory of my life. Also, I have quit smoking." -- Heather, 34, mother of one
"Taking the first step in seven years to get out of a very abusive relationship." -- Crystal, 31, mother of two
How PHH has helped...
"They have provided information necessary for me and transportation to reach each goal." -- Susan, 26, mother of 3
"...They gave me a wonderful place to live with a lot of support." -- Melissa, 41
"Perpetual Help Home has helped me start a new life of self-sufficiency. I've found a new job. I'm a member of a wonderful church. My kids have found stability with a routine and my new parenting skills." -- Gwen, 35, mother of two
Challenges we face...
"Waiting to reunite with my kids and hoping that I'll be ready with a stable home." -- Brenda, 27, mother of three
"Finding and pulling all the skeletons out of my closet so I can become an honest, trusting and faithful woman." -- Randi, 24, mother of two
"I need a lot of dental work and Victoria has no resources for that." -- Melissa, 41