Breonna’s journey of addiction began when she was just 16 years old. “As a child, my father was never around, which left a huge void in my heart,” Breonna shares. In her dad’s absence, Breonna cherished her relationship with her grandfather. When she lost him to cancer, Breonna dove into a deep depression and started hanging around the wrong crowd. Older men began to lure Breonna into dangerous situations and introduced her to heroin. “The night I tried heroin for the first time, the man turned to me a said, ‘This is the best feeling you’ll ever have in your life.’” Breonna’s experimentation quickly spiraled into addiction.

 

“I was completely lost.”

 

At eighteen, Breonna became pregnant with her first child while she was addicted to heroin.

The doctor, understanding the danger her situation posed, recommended that Breonna get an

abortion. But her mother looked at her and said, “No. Our God doesn’t do that.” The Lord spared Breonna’s daughter and showed Breonna the power of a mother’s love. Breonna went to detox and tried a different program. Breonna began to experience the strength of God’s fierce love for her but did not fully surrender. While Breonna was invited to come to Hoving Home’s Lioness and the Lamb Home for women and children, she didn’t follow His leading right away. After getting pregnant with her second child, Breonna knew she had no other choice. “I would do whatever it took to give birth to a healthy baby, so I left everything to come to Hoving Home.” Since entering our women and children’s program, Breonna has surrendered her life to God. He has restored her relationship with her parents, given her peace, and removed anger, anxiety, and addiction. 

 

“I am thankful to be at Hoving Home, because I found my purpose here.”

 

Today, as a strong mom and grateful follower of Jesus, Breonna is serving at Hoving Home. She enjoys helping women like her overcome their past and step into a bright future, filled with peace, hope, and security in Christ.