“I was given another opportunity” Mary was forced to grow up way too soon … when she became a teenage mother. She missed out on normal rites of passage like going to prom, playing sports and dreaming about what she would be someday. While her friends were going to football games, Mary was changing diapers and worrying about how to

“I was shown Grace” Abusive instead of loving. Dismissive instead of attentive. Critical instead of understanding. Chris’ stepfather was anything but a positive influence in his life, instead afflicting the young boy with pain, confusion and self-loathing. As he grew older, Chris sought out those who made him feel he belonged – who made him feel good about himself. But

“I’ve become a new version of myself” Happy. Healthy. Safe. Carefree. Sadly, these are not words Breanna would use to describe her childhood. From as early as she can remember, her story was one of sadness, confusion, loss and despair. “I was young when a lot of things happened to me,” Breanna says. “My parents were gone and then my