“I was so lost and hopeless. I didn’t know which way to turn. I wanted to run far away and never look back. But being at House of Cherith has brought me joy.”

What was life like for you before House of Cherith?
Life was hard and unmanageable. The person I was becoming was not who I was. I was so lost and hopeless. I didn’t know which way to turn. I wanted to run far away and never look back. But being at HOC has brought me joy; I no longer have to live in that chaos. I can love myself and get the help I need here. I love House of Cherith and the staff. 

What have you been learning while at House of Cherith?
I’ve learned ways to talk about my feelings. I’ve never really been the type to talk or share anything before, but now I feel the urge to. 

What are your goals and hopes for the future?
I hope to live clean and sober life with my kids. Have a stable home for us, and never hurt myself or my kids again.