Emelia’s Story
Emelia’s Story - Name changed for privacyEmelia was a nineteen-year-old girl who grew up out of state but found her way to Arizona from her parents who chose to send her…
This Place is Different
Stephen is no stranger to life recovery programs. He’d been through several different kinds of 12-step programs and 30-day programs, but none had transformed his life…. Until he came to…
23 and Homeless
Last Friday night we met Shauna on one of our outreaches - we have over 100 outreaches a week; this one was in Tempe. She seemed normal enough, but the…
Transitioning to Greatness
Madison grew up in the foster care system from an early age. She never really found out the details of why her parents gave her up, nor does she care…
Whatever It Takes
When Karen’s mom passed away at an early age, she never fully recovered. As a young, impressionable teenager, she admits she made some bad choices as a result. “When you’re…
What are you doing out here?
I grew up on the west side of Phoenix and my life was pretty good throughout my childhood. I was an A+ student, I was smart, I was on the…
You are worth so much more.
From eight months to two years old, my older sisters and I were molested. I'm the baby - then it goes my older sisters, than me. At two years old,…
We’re on the right path now
Joe and Melinda had a rough path getting here. Joe grew up running with gangs and spent the majority of his life in and out of jails. Melinda was abused…
The Path to Freedom
Peter never really thought about his parents’ divorce until years later. He doesn’t like to blame others for his problems anymore… but he knows now that he never really processed…
The Fight Of My Life
Amelia's Story My name is Amelia Charles. I'm from Phoenix, Arizona and I'm 18 years old. I was born in Phoenix, Arizona. My dad took me away from my mom…