“My future was once hopeless, but now it is full of hope. This is because I now trust God with my life.”

What was life like before HOC?

I was so broken. From the time I was four until eight years old, I was raped repeatedly by my older nephew. I did not know how to process my feelings and this caused me to become an alcoholic at a very early age. Around the age of 10, I experienced more abuse from 2 cousins.

Before HOC, my life was filled with terror and pain, disrespect, sadness, shame, and loss of hope. My ex-boyfriend verbally and sexually assaulted me. I developed severe depression, anxiety, PTSD, and insomnia. I became so hopeless

I would smoke weed and drink myself to blackouts. When I was 44, my own uncle even assaulted me. 

I attempted suicide three times. I needed help badly. I even became homeless. My whole life was a wreck. I saw many doctors that could not help me. I needed my spirit to be fed. 

Then I found House of Cherith. 

What are you learning at HOC?

At HOC, I am learning to be a woman of the word. I am learning how to leave room for the holy spirit and to grow in Jesus. I don’t want to miss a moment of what God has in store for me. I want to keep my heart tender and kind and keep God’s intentions. 

When I don’t understand something I will trust God. When I can't see the benefit of obedience, I will choose God. As I walk through heartache, I trust God. 

When I leave HOC, I will be prepared emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. 

What are your hopes and dreams for the future?

My future was once hopeless, but now it is full of hope. This is because I now trust God with my life. 

The sky is the limit now that I am following God. Thank you HOC for giving me a new life. I will not be remembered for what happened to me, but for what I will do for others.