“House of Cherith has helped me change my life around in a lot of ways. I’ve been getting closer to God and learning how to focus on myself and my healing.”

What was life like for you before House of Cherith?

Life was really hard before coming to House of Cherith. I was smoking crack and stuck in an abusive relationship. I was stealing and getting charges, and I felt like my life was heading in the wrong direction. I was only a teenager then, so there was a lot I was trying to carry at such a young age. I felt lost and didn’t really know what my future would look like.

What have you been learning while at House of Cherith?

House of Cherith has helped me change my life around in a lot of ways. I’ve been getting closer to God and learning how to focus on myself and my healing. I’m learning that I deserve safety, support, and a better future. Being here has helped me grow as a person and start believing that my life can be different.

What are your goals and hopes for the future?

My goals for the future are to become a hair stylist and a writer. I want to build a stable life for myself and continue growing into the person I want to be. I hope to use my creativity and experiences to help others one day and keep moving forward in a positive direction.

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