“When I came to House of Hope, I was angry, defiant, and had shut my parents out completely. I didn’t care about school, my family, or my future.

The staff didn’t give up on me — even when I tried to push them away. They helped me understand where my pain was coming from and taught me how to work through it. Through prayer, counseling, and the structure of the program, I started to believe I could change.

Today, I’m back in school, I have a better relationship with my family, and I’m even mentoring younger teens who are struggling like I was.”