She has to escape past to start enjoying life
“I think my background has a lot to do with developing a passion for helping kids. I went through a lot when I was growing up. I left home when I was 18, and I never...
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She helps teens deal with bullying and much more
“The youth pastor at Old River Baptist Church asked if I’d be interested in helping lead a group for troubled teens called The Landing. After I heard a little about it, I said, ‘Absolutely.’ It’s for...
‘Lot of regrets’ for tumultuous teenager years
“I made some pretty bad choices as a teenager. I used to threaten my parents, like saying I was going to kill myself. I did it just to make them feel bad, so I could get...
Maturity kicks in when it comes to work, school
“A lot of people think I’m older than 16, but I don’t feel like it. I’ve been handed alcoholic beverages before, but I say, ‘Hey, I’m only 16, man. I don’t want you to get in...
They managed to navigate kids’ teenage years
“We have four kids, three sons and a daughter, ages 21 to 27. Our biggest challenges were just getting through the teenage years. That was hard. With one right after the other, there was always something...
