— Her Victories — 

"Having a chance to heal in a safe place means somebody thought I was worth it, even when I dared not believe I was." 

"My childhood experiences made me believe that I could not be loved. Because of you, I actually believe I am worthy of love now."

"I had nothing ... forced to be a prostitute, addicted, sick ... until I cried out to God to help me. He sent my trafficker to jail, delivered me from drugs, helped me mourn, and restored my health."

“I am brave. I never say that about myself because I would always run away from things. But I can say I am brave now.”

"For so long I prayed for a home. I was living in my car, asking God to bring me a home. And wouldn't you know it -- here I am now -- home at Refuge!"

“I’m thankful for finding Jesus, getting sober for the first time in 17 years, and having the support I need to build a sustaining life for the first time.”

"This new positive experience in a new environment, in a new location, around new people, and trying new activities has worked wonders for me."

"Before I came here, I always walked with my head down. People even used to point it out to me. I was ashamed of my life. But now, I walk with my head held high! My past has no hold on me!"

"I definitely had to get out of my victim mentality and learn that what people did to me, and the life I had been born into, did not determine the character of God who created me."