Stories from Skid Row: Esperanza Defeats Her 8-Year Battle with Homelessness


This month we want to share Esperanza’s incredible addiction recovery story. Esperanza began to spiral after a heartbreaking relationship ended, resulting in her using drugs to cope. Those drugs soon became a priority over her children. In a vulnerable state, Esperanza was approached by a woman at a bus stop who had a similar background to hers, who suggested she try rehab. This encounter encouraged Esperanza to take her life back. Esperanza soon found a great support system for herself and her son at Hope Gardens. At Hope Gardens Esperanza heard God’s call and came to understand her purpose: to become the mother she was meant to be.

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