I grew up in a Christian home with a praying mom and grandmother who kept me in church, serving as an usher and in the A/V ministry, even after losing my father at a young age.

As an adult, I built a successful career in Hospitality Management, but the stress and pressure led me to drugs. On the outside I looked put together, but inside I was losing my footing.

Everything changed one day driving back from the Arklatex region, when I was pulled over in Sulphur Springs and drugs were found in my car. What felt like the worst day of my life became the moment God used to wake me up and stop me from running.

That wake‑up call led me to Adult & Teen Challenge of Dallas, where I truly surrendered my life to Jesus and began to heal. Today I am free from addiction and no longer defined by my past or my pain.

God has restored my life and given me a second chance. I have completed the program, served on staff in the Wood Shop, and I am committed to building a future that honors the God who saved me.

I am deeply grateful for His grace and for Adult & Teen Challenge.