Jeanette V.

My childhood growing up was full of love, and I had a good family. There were some disappointments, and I experienced some trauma at an early age, but not from my parents. My brother was my hero, and he committed suicide at 35. He was my only sibling. My addiction began when I was 32 years old. I first tried drugs at 32 because I worked graveyard shifts and had to watch my kids during the day instead of sending them to daycare. I lost my job two months later, along with my marriage, my kids, and my house. I believe I used drugs because of childhood trauma, the uncertainty of life, and the loss of all of the above. It is my desire to strengthen my faith, grow closer to God, and become the mother my children need and deserve. I want to bring everything I learn here to share with my children. While in the program, I hope to become the authentic person God created me to be and to learn to put Him first and foremost, living by His ways.