Stephen J.

“Growing up, life was far from easy. From the young age of thirteen, I turned to alcohol and drugs as a way to cope with difficult circumstances. What started as an attempt to adjust ultimately led to devastating losses – my wife, my children, my job, and eventually, my home. I found myself homeless and lost. It was in that darkest place that I came to Teen Challenge, searching for a new life rooted in Christ. My deepest desire is to find freedom from the fear that has haunted me for so long and to embrace a true new beginning.”.