I came home to Courage House not knowing what to expect besides a lot of caring, loving people, which hasn’t been something all that great in my life. I haven’t been here that long, but I know this place is going to make me so much stronger than I have ever been. I have so …
I am courageous. The courage I now have fills the void of my despair. I am the daughter of a King. The religious beliefs I now have prove my worth. I am valorous. The strength I now have shows few weaknesses. I am the testimonial proof. The certificate of life I now have averts my …
People say follow your dreams Others say follow your heart But I’m not quite sure what I want to do My dreams are nightmares, and my heart is cruel I may not show that my heart is cruel, but it is My saying is, ‘Fake it to make it’ But now it’s sticks and stones …
Courage House has changed my life. It has shown me who I really am. I am not my past. It has also shown me that no matter how bad life gets, I will have people around me supporting me. People do love me. Courage House has shown me that it doesn’t matter where you come …
Being at Courage House is different than any place I’ve ever known. People actually care about me here. I chose to come to Courage House because I want to be somebody I’m proud of. I have sisters here. I have goals and dreams. I laugh every day. I’m smart, and I want to go to …
Being at Courage House means that I have a second chance at life, and I have a family who really knows me. I have a family who is willing to help me change. I can become a person I never thought I could be. Courage House has helped me find God and myself. I have …
Dear Courage House family, Mother’s Day used to be such an awkward day for me. Why would I celebrate someone who would willingly choose to torment and torture me? So, instead, I felt like an orphan. Who would listen if I needed to talk or hold me when I would cry? How could you buy …
I am a masterpiece, a true work of art; I’ve got a talent that comes straight from my heart. I’m finally standing up, yes, I am now taking recognition, I’m shoving the key to my success right in the ignition and racing straight into my imagination letting my words flow with no hesitation. I’ve set …
Beautiful daughter, you are so very needed to the Kingdom and that is why I brought you here – that is why I brought you home. Can you allow yourself to believe that you will impact eternity – can you allow yourself to believe that you are so significant to the Kingdom of God that …
I am thankful. I am thankful for every small thing that makes up my life. I am thankful that I have had months of freedom. I am thankful that it has been so very long since selling myself was an option. I am thankful for choosing life. I remember how afraid I was of what …
What is the purpose of my life, what have I been put here to do, what is the meaning to this everyday struggle I’m constantly going through? The hurt and the pain, this unjust game, played and humiliated, put to shame. I walk down the street and feel as if everyone knows, what I’m out …
In the midst of all my troubles, I have found a way to grow, grow halfway into the person I want people to know. Although my issues and my problems are not too far behind, I see that place beside You where it feels safe to reside. You wrap Your arms around me when I …
I found myself in what I thought was a bad situation. There I was, traveling at 3am and a snowstorm grounded my train. It would be awhile until I could get a hotel room. One could almost laugh at the ridiculous events that can accompany traveling in the winter. Yet that night was different; it was …
As I walked into the common living area to help set up a Christmas dinner for a group of young ladies who were not expecting anyone to visit for the holiday, my heart sank. A sense of sorrow filled the halls of the juvenile detention facility. There were no girls in sight, only probation staff. …
Arriving at Juvenile Hall to celebrate Christmas with a few very special young ladies, I didn’t have boxes or bows or even an ability to sing most Christmas tunes. But I had in my heart a desire to show love and dignity, and that was enough. I sat at a table with a few young …
There isn’t a week that goes by I don’t receive a phone call or an email asking if we can take a girl – a girl who has been rescued from the hideous world of sex trafficking. I pause as I type those words because they are just that. Words. They are so inadequate at …