Meet Katrina and Adrian

Giving thanks for YOU

KATRINA AND ADRIAN SHARE HOW YOUR SUPPORT GIVES THEM HOPE!

Katrina and Adrian didn’t grow up together, but their stories echo each other. Both were raised by relatives as their parents struggled with addiction. And both of their childhoods were marked by instability and a long journey toward healing.

“When I turned 18, I started going the wrong way,” Adrian shares. “A lot of teens get that out of their system when they’re younger. I felt like I had to catch up because I missed out.” For Katrina, it was years of alcoholism and feelings of abandonment.

When they met, they were both trapped in addiction and desperate for a way out. Katrina says, “We ended up making choices that were not good for ourselves and our children.” When Adrian went to prison, Katrina felt responsible.

She was determined to change and came to the Mission. “I decided I couldn’t live that way anymore,” she says. “My biggest challenge was dealing with my past issues, accepting them and letting them go,” Katrina says.

When Adrian got out of prison, he joined her at the Mission and began facing his pain and rebuilding his life. “Thanks to the Mission, I know which direction I need to go in,” he says.

“The Mission is helping us get back on our feet, maintain our sobriety and connect with God.” – Katrina

At the heart of their healing has been a deepening faith in God. “We have to trust in Him,” Katrina says. “God loves us and just wants to see us succeed and prosper.” Adrian, who was baptized at the Mission, adds, “I know God’s there.”

Today, their family is healing. They’re learning parenting skills and building a life grounded in faith, structure and hope at the Mission.

Your gifts are bearing fruit in the lives of people like Katrina and Adrian. Now, their hearts are full of hope this fall… thanks to your kindness! “The Mission has been such a blessing,” Katrina says. “I feel that I can achieve any dream or goal as long as I’m dedicated to it.”

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