Monday, November 22, 2010
I don’t want to live like this
She had been in and out of our Women’s Center several times. Often intoxicated upon her arrival, she wanted a safe, warm place to sleep in lieu of sleeping in an alley or car. She was growing tired of waking up and not knowing where she was, and was afraid she would die if she didn’t get some help. One day she decided, “I don’t want to live like this anymore.”
So, once again, she came to Wheeler’s Center for Women and Children. She spoke with the staff who told her that indeed, she didn’t have to live like that anymore. They gave her a bed and a meal and counseling. She decided to take a huge step and dedicate herself to complete our Addiction Recovery Program for women called Higher Ground. It was a challenge, as she was in her early 50’s and had been drinking since she was in her teens.
That was two years ago. Today, she is clean and sober, has restored her relationship with her mother, daughters, and grandchildren, and is working toward earning her GED. She is working part time and continuing to develop her relationship with the Lord through study and church involvement. She is fun to be around.
Thanks to all of you who support our programs and who make it possible for people to experience a changed life.
Rick
So, once again, she came to Wheeler’s Center for Women and Children. She spoke with the staff who told her that indeed, she didn’t have to live like that anymore. They gave her a bed and a meal and counseling. She decided to take a huge step and dedicate herself to complete our Addiction Recovery Program for women called Higher Ground. It was a challenge, as she was in her early 50’s and had been drinking since she was in her teens.
That was two years ago. Today, she is clean and sober, has restored her relationship with her mother, daughters, and grandchildren, and is working toward earning her GED. She is working part time and continuing to develop her relationship with the Lord through study and church involvement. She is fun to be around.
Thanks to all of you who support our programs and who make it possible for people to experience a changed life.
Rick
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