Melissa22, Bluffton, Undergrad Student
As a child Melissa liked dolls, playing with her brothers and taking nature hikes with her dad. Her dad did all the things a typical dad did, like reading books to her, taking her to the library and drawing with her. He spent quality time with her. But her dad had two sides: good dad and bad dad.
Heather32, mother of 4, Originally from Virginia
How does a married mother of four end up at A Friend’s House not just once, but twice? By one seemingly harmless decision at a time.
Heather had a devoted husband and four little boys, but after several years of motherhood the single life of a girlfriend looked better. It didn’t take long before Heather was unfaithful to her marriage several times.
Terri29, Bluffton, Originally from Indiana
Terri grew up in an adopted family where tension was high. As she grew older, she looked for fast fixes to hide her problems - partying, drinking, and having physical relationships that didn’t mean anything. In a short timeframe she was in a car accident, lost her job, was evicted from her apartment, and discovered she was pregnant. She applied to AFH, and after being accepted, moved to a community she knew nothing about.
Lacey27, student, Originally from Texas
The transition from the valedictorian of her high school class to a young woman in distress happened very quickly for Lacey. On the outside she looked like a motivated, well-adjusted young lady with a promising future. But inside her thoughts and feelings spiraled out of control. She sought help for her depression, and managed one year of college. But the next summer was a disaster.
20 July 2010
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