My name is Helen, and my story is one of redemption, faith, and second chances. I struggled with addiction on and off since I was a teenager. There were times in my life when I stopped for years, and I honestly believed I could quit anytime I wanted because I had done it before. But over time, I found myself in a place where I couldn’t go a single day without it.

I was working a high-stress job, and what started as “just a little to get me through the day” slowly became a way of life. I became what many would call a functional addict — using just enough to make it through my workday and keep going.

Eventually, everything caught up with me. My world came crashing down, and when I was facing possible jail time, I knew my life had to change. In that moment, I cried out to God and gave my life to Him. That decision changed everything. By the grace of God, I have now been clean for three years. Today, I am living my life to glorify Him. I have surrounded myself with people who truly care about me — people who encourage me, uplift me, and remind me that my life has purpose. That has been such a new and amazing blessing in my life. I am learning every day how to be a blessing to others in return.

I truly believe that God has a bigger plan for my life than I could ever imagine, and I am committed to becoming the best version of myself. I am finally taking better care of my health, my home, my work, my family, and my friendships so that I can go wherever God sends me. One of the next important steps in my journey is restoring my smile. Years of addiction caused severe damage to my teeth, and I now need top and bottom dentures. This is about so much more than appearance for me. A new smile would help restore my confidence, improve my health, and allow me to continue moving forward with dignity and hope. I have already been blessed with $2,000 toward the total cost of $6,000, but I still need $4,000 to complete this process. If you feel led to help, any donation — no matter how small — would mean so much to me.

If you’re unable to give, I would be so grateful for your prayers and for sharing my story.