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\u201cI went from having everything to having no one\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

When Ashley was young, she was diagnosed with a learning disability and it took a heavy toll on her self-esteem. \u201cOther kids made fun of me and I grew up feeling like I was never enough.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Eventually, Ashley fell in love with a man who introduced her to drugs and she quickly discovered that they numbed her pain. \u201cI liked not having to feel anything,\u201d she says.<\/span><\/p>\n

Over the years, her addiction escalated and Ashley wound up losing her home, custody of her daughter and, finally, her mental health. \u201cI went from having everything to having no one, homeless, suffering from paranoia. I lost myself.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Then, one day, Ashley\u2019s maternal love broke through her despair and confusion, and drove her to seek help for the sake of her daughter. \u201cShe needed me, so I wanted a new life, hope and a future,\u201d she says. <\/span>\u201cI needed to know who God was.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n

Ashley found Him here at the Mission through our Christian Life Training Discipleship Program. \u201cNow, He\u2019s my Savior, my Father and my best friend.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Her newfound faith, Christian counseling and addiction recovery classes have helped Ashley heal from her emotional wounds and learn to live her life in a new way. Now, her daughter is living with her at our Recovery Home for Women & Children, and they\u2019re growing closer every day. \u201cThe Mission equipped me to be a better mother and helped build our relationship.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMy daughter has her mom back.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n

Through life skills classes and vocational training, Ashley is also learning all she needs to live a successful, independent life. When the time comes, she\u2019ll find a job and a home where she can raise her daughter in the love of the Lord. \u201cI don\u2019t know what the future holds for us, but I know it\u2019s going to be something great.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashley has hope this Christmas \u2013 and she wants to thank YOU for supporting her jour<\/b>ney toward a new life. <\/b>\u201cThe Mission saved my life and gave me back my daughter.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Read the full Holiday 2023 Newsletter here.<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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