Grateful and Full of Hope-Brittney

I came to A Ray of Hope on August 20th, 2024. I was heartbroken, empty inside and hopeless. I felt like I did not have the strength to carry on with what life was asking of me. As a Mom of two kids this was not an option. I was struggling to maintain my sobriety. I felt like I kept trying so hard and always came up short. I lacked the reward for maintaining that sobriety. I didn’t love myself enough for that to be the main reason to stay sober.

If I couldn’t have my kids back in my life what was the point? What was the purpose of all this? I just couldn’t see it, until I got a message from God one day.

There I was checking in with my probation officer explaining the reasons I relapsed. She said to me “why don’t you go back to A Ray of Hope?” I had done so well the last time I stayed there. I really just didn’t stay long enough. So I left her office, went home and I was going through thought’s about how I was going to accept this change. I was busy working on my car and trying to stay distracted. Suddenly I heard my name called out. When I turned around, it was one of my friends from A Ray of Hope that just so happened to be driving by. He asked how I was doing, and without hesitation I told him the truth and shared my struggles with him. He sternly said, “I’m dropping off some furniture and I want to see you at the house by the time I get back!” I knew right then I had better make it over to fill out an application.

I got to the house to fill out the application. I had explained that I had no hope and had tried several

times to get my kids back in my life. I was accepted with gratitude and was told if I hadn’t acted immediately, I would have missed my opportunity because the house was filling up. I have been living at the Ray of Hope now for six months. I have my kids in my life routinely,

I have been fully blessed. I am overflowing with hope, and entirely grateful. Thank you, Lord, for the amazing blessings in my life and for my growing family here at A Ray of Hope.