Springboard Home for Girls

I have struggled with loving myself and using drugs. However, right now I am learning to love myself and that I can be happy without drugs! I want God to show me that it’s not about what others think. It’s more about what I think and what God thinks. When I go home I want to have more freedom because my mom trusts me to have it.

Favorite Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.

Before Springboard, I had a lot of toxic relationships and that led to more issues that hurt me. I am learning to think about my decisions and what will happen in the long run. I am also learning what God has done for me to help me. I want God to create peace in my heart and for Him to make me clean from my past. When I go home, I want to be focused and calm. I also want to learn to show my character quality, “sharing”.

Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 31:25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.

I struggled with attention from people. I desired to be loved by others even if it was toxic. Right now I’m learning that I don’t need to change to be loved. I know that people care about me. When it comes to what I want God to do in my heart, it comes back to learning to love myself and being honest. Once I leave I want to love God and myself more and through that have a better relationship with my family.

Favorite Scripture: Daniel 3:16-17 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied to him, “King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand.

Before Springboard, I was struggling very severely with addiction. I was also struggling with self-worth. Right now though, I am learning new and healthy coping skills to help me stay sober. I’m also learning my worth through Christ. I want God to both heal my heart and soften it while I’m in the program. When it comes to my future once I get home, I want it to be filled with fun healthy adventures. I want to be sober with my mom and in nature.

Favorite Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.

Before coming to Springboard, I was struggling to find my worth and love myself. But I am learning that I am worth something and I can love myself. While I am here I want to love myself more and continue to find my worth in God. When I leave here I want to move forward and put the past behind me.

Favorite Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Before coming to Springboard I was heartbroken and on drugs. I was prideful and didn’t care about anyone or anything. A few things I am learning right now are how to worship God, how to heal, and who I really am. While I am in this program I want God to lighten my heart. I want him to renew my soul! When I go home I want to become closer to my mom and I want to have an amazing education.  

Favorite Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

I struggled with drugs and alcohol. However, my biggest struggle before coming to Springboard was the worth of my body. I am learning right now that my body is more than just what I can see physically. I am discovering my worth and that people can’t be my ultimate source of happiness. I’m also learning to love and have a relationship with God. As I am here I want God to heal my broken heart and learn to love the right way. When I go home I want to be able to say I am strong and healthy and that I have a good relationship with my family and with myself.  

Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 31:25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.

Coming into Springboard I struggled with family relationships and anger. So right now what I am learning is to be patient with people around me and in my life. While I am here I want God to help me become more vulnerable. I need Him to help me love others even when it’s hard. When I think of how I want my future to be different two words come to mind, peaceful and productive.  

Favorite Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.