Springboard Home for Girls

Before coming to Springboard, I struggled with explicit electronic violations, suicide, abusive behaviors, breaking the law, and anger. Right now at Springboard, I am learning how to get closer to God and overcome challenging problems. I want God to change me and come into my heart. I also want God to make me whole again! When I go home, I want to have good relationships with my family and friends. And I want to be a true Christian!

Favorite Scripture: Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through him who gives me strength.”

I was struggling with drugs, alcohol, sex, and sneaking out a lot. I was also struggling with family, mental health, and vaping. Right now I’m learning about God, and how to control myself. I’m also learning that it is okay to make mistakes. I really want God to just continue to help me heal. I also really want him to give me some strength to get through things. When I get home I want my future to be bright. I want to be successful and make a difference!

Favorite Scripture: John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”

Before Springboard, I struggled a lot with cussing and lust. I also had an attitude problem. I wasn’t a horrible kid, but obviously something needed to change. So, since being here, I’m learning about having a good community and how to be open to them. I am also currently memorizing Romans 10:9-10. While I am here, I really want God to change my heart and reform it. And when I go home, I want to be more of a respectful person and someone people enjoy being around.

Favorite Scripture: Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”

Before coming to Springboard I had a problem with controlling my anger and being able to express how I feel without raging. Also keeping my feelings to myself which led to severe suicidal thoughts, attempts, and self-harm. Since being here I’m learning that we all have emotions and that you shouldn’t be afraid to show them. That God made you perfectly and you shouldn’t try to be or act like someone you’re not. I want God to help me be able to spread His Word even if people judge me. And being able to know that there is always light in the darkness because I have God in my heart. After Springboard, I want to be better at expressing my emotions the right way and to be able to handle conflict.

Favorite Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7 “Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” Because it tells us that we can lay all our worries and troubles at God’s feet because he loves and cares about us.

The reason I came to Springboard is because I struggle with depression, self-harm, and suicide. I was very lonely for a couple of years and that only made it worse. I eventually got used to it and became numb while still participating in self-harm and suicide attempts. Self-harm then became an addiction and my mental and physical health only became worse. I am learning to love myself and to forgive myself as God has loved and forgave me. While I am here, I want God to just fill my heart with love and to mend what’s been broken and give me self-control and wisdom. In my future I see myself happy, full of life, and living for God while helping others to know God.

Favorite Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:11 “Some of you were once like that. But you were cleansed; you were made holy; you were made right with God by calling on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

Before coming here to Springboard, I struggled with anxiety and depression which had an effect on my faith, a lot! While I have been here I’ve been learning that I can trust God, and that God doesn’t bring anxiety or depression. I want God to work in my heart, I want him to take the bitterness and hatred out of my heart. I instead want to be loving, obedient, and respectful. Overall, I just want to be different than before I came here!

Favorite Scripture: Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.”

When I came here, I struggled with depression, self-harm, drinking, and smoking. This is because I felt worthless and like nothing mattered and I wanted to numb my pain. Since I have been here though I’m learning that God can forgive me for absolutely anything, all I have to do is ask. I’ve also learned a lot of stuff about my self-worth and how amazing waiting for marriage is! While I’m here I want God to just give me strength for when I go back home and show me how good my life can be if I really want it to be, and work hard to stay close to God. When I go home I want to have hope for the future instead of fear. I want to be as close to God as possible! I want to be able to know the difference if he is speaking to me or the devil, and make the right decision.

Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.”

Some of what I was struggling with before coming to Springboard is my relationship with my adopted mom and the hurtful words I was saying. Since being here, I am learning that my words hurt people. Through this I am seeing how I can have a better relationship with my mom and others. While I am at Springboard, I want God to heal my heart from hurt and pain. Once I leave Springboard, I want to have a better relationship with my adopted parents and I want to bring life with my words!

Favorite Scripture: Isaiah 43:1 “But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you, O Israel, the one who formed you says, “Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you, I have called you by name; you are mine.”

When I came to Springboard, I struggled with drug abuse and also with trauma, PTSD. The two things that I have learned since being here are that God doesn’t like drugs and that trauma isn’t my burden to carry. While I am here, I want God to fill me with his love. I would also like it if he could help me overcome my struggles. I know that I want my future to be different after this in that I want to be a better daughter and sister.

Favorite Scripture: Revelation 17:17 “For the Lamb on the throne will be their Shepherd. He will lead them to springs of life-giving water. And God will wipe every tear from their eyes.”

Before coming to Springboard, I struggled with expressing my emotions and I would smoke so I could escape my reality. While being here I am learning that with God, I don’t need drugs. I am also learning how to better communicate and practicing it with the staff. During this time at Springboard, I want God to open my eyes, ears, and heart to everything He has for me. Overall, I want to be a happier person! When I go home, the two things that I want to be different is to have peace in the home and to have trust with my parents and family.

Favorite Scripture: Isaiah 53:7 “He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth.”