You help survivors like Jenny find their joy and start again.
Jenny broke her cycle of abuse and addiction by coming to Sheltering Wings. Her case manager worked closely with her to find help for substance abuse and to find permanent housing. Here’s what Jenny shared with us:
“A year ago, I was so unhappy and lost. I knew my marriage wasn’t normal and it couldn’t continue. I was coping through drugs and alcohol. I wanted out, and I needed change, but I didn’t know how.
My husband was verbally, physically, spiritually, financially, and digitally abusive to me. We lived with my father-in-law, and he too abused me.
They wouldn’t let me work… so I was completely dependent on them.
I didn’t know what, but I knew I had to do something.
One day while my husband was at work and my father-in-law was napping, I packed my car with as much as I could and I left. I went to my aunt’s house and called many shelters — desperately looking for a place to go. When I called Sheltering Wings, I knew it was where God wanted me to go.
The staff showed me so much love, even when I didn’t love myself. My case manager gave me direction and helped me build a support system.
My journey to a new life has been better than I could have ever imagined.
Today, I am sober and living in a brand-new apartment! I am thankful every day and all day long for the people who have made this possible for me. I can’t wait until I can start giving back to Sheltering Wings. I might be able to help someone like me down the road.
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