“I find joy in living now. I know I am not just another body or number, but I am God’s daughter who has a purpose.”

“Before I came to the House of Cherith, I struggled with learning about God, my health, my mental health, and financial stability. My faith and reliance on God were not as strong as they are now. I didn’t have time for the gym, yoga, dance, or other activities that would help improve my physical health. My mental health was all over the place because of the trauma I have suffered from the age of seven up until now. I did not have a stable foundation, such as a house, apartment, or home, because I was financially unstable. I started a second income stream, or side hustle, because of everything listed above and, unfortunately, the circumstances that led me to the House of Cherith.

My highlights of being at the House of Cherith were being able to meet other ladies who were going through some of the same things I was going through. I also had the opportunity to work with such great, outstanding, and caring staff who helped me along the way in my journey.

I learned how to live in a community setting. I learned how to use coping skills through self-love and self-care, how to change my perspective to view situations more positively, how to communicate and interact with others, and how to set healthy boundaries. Most of all, I learned how to create an effective plan, preparation, and routine in order to be successful and maintain a sufficient and positive lifestyle.

I can now honestly say that I do not want to go back to the past. Things happened that shouldn’t have, but they did, and I cannot change the past. However, I can prepare for the future and live peacefully in the present moment.

I find joy in living now. I know I am not just another body or number, but I am God’s daughter who has a purpose.”

-R