I am happy to say, I will be seven years free on July 9th 2014. It was not easy, but it wasn't hard. The crazy thing about getting my life on track was, I thought when I got myself clean, I was going to die. I use to hear that many who come off drugs don't survive. I even knew of somone who died when he got his life togehter. 

Today, my children are in my life, and they love me unconditionally (Grateful)!  "This man" (my abuser) is still around and I do speak with him through the grace of God. I have learned to pray for the sick, forgive from the heart, and let go and let God!  its so much easier. Praying is such the way to go rather being anger bitter and hurt all the time. I am also living in my own apartment (legally) and I am almost finish paying off all my fines, and restitutions. I have volunteered at Loaves and Fishes (for the homeless),  Teen Challenge (woman overcoming addictions) and I am proud to say, I am now the founder and owner of Hands Wide Open. Its based on helpling, loving, and feeding the families with children and the homeless.  I am happy, joyful, loving, caring, understanding and I love the Lord!! I could not ask for more! http://handswideopen.wix.com/hands-wide-open

I do not judge, I will not judge, nor will I look at another any differnt than I look at myself which is beautiful. I treat others the way I want to be treated, and I love you no matter who, what, when, where, why and how!  I don't like to wear high heels, and or dresses. I keep a smile on my face, no matter how big my teeth are, how long my legs are, or how bad my body is. I keep my head up high, becase this is who I am and if you, you, and you dont like it, I will pray for you, you and you. I just love being me!

My goal is to help the unfortunate (in all aspects needed). I will graduate in 2016 with a BA in Psychology (Mental and Behavior Health). I want to take everything I have endured (good and bad) and inspire. I want to motivate, and speak to those who have gone down my path and who are headed down the path I lived. I want to get my teeth fixed, and my braces back on. I want to begin writing inmates so I can encourage. I (one day) want to have a home for those who get out of prison, on probation, no where to go and wanting a change. Having a place to call home, having support, guidance, love, and structure (once released) can make a huge difference in his or her life. I want to show love to those who have never been loved, and to those who just never had a chance. There are a few more, but those are the one's that stand out at the moment. No worries, for I know that day will come, For Joy Cometh In the Morning.