Brandii G.

I experienced a lot of abuse during my childhood, but there were also good times which made for some good memories. We knew of God but there was no relationship with God. The addictions began afflicting my life negatively in my late 20’s early 30’s but I didn’t see my drinking as a real problem in the beginning. At first my drinking was “social”. As time passed it was a way to run from shame & guilt. The first time I went through the Home of Hope my boyfriend who went through the men’s program in Chicago was trying to get me to seek help. While I was detoxing my body locked up and I didn’t know if I was having a stroke or seizure. Then after it passed, I entered Teen Challenge of Arizona. This is now my second time in the program. Because pending warrants, I had to leave the program to serve time. Now I am back and will use this time to realign myself with Christ in a safe environment. I want to let God in so that I can have a stronger relationship with Him.