My name is Sunnie, and I have been an addict since age 15. I had to realize I had to do it for myself before I could do it for anyone else. I also realized I needed God more than I needed anything or anyone.

I feel very blessed that the Mission gave me the chance to prove to myself that I could work again. They had faith in me when I didn’t have faith in myself, and that was an awesome feeling. I went through the Hope for Women program twice. The first time I lasted two months. I graduated from the 9-month program the second time. Now I want to show people how great you can be on the other side with God by your side.

I have patience and understanding now and when you show people that you care, you can change lives. It may not happen overnight but remembering where you came from and where you are now is important. The Mission helped me change my life and now I want to help the Mission change more lives.