Note:  This story is about a woman who fell into the wrong social environment, and after many years was able to pull herself up from the deep, dark hole. She is now pursuing a MS degree in social work. She shows how a homeless person is able to lift up with supportive help, love and guidance.

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On July 15^th of this year, I will be 46 years old.  Growing up, I lived with both my parents and ten other siblings.  Only one sibling completed college and earned a degree.  I made some wrong choices at a very young age and my life became very unmanageable. 

Three years ago, I became very tired of the way I had been living.  I was very ashamed of what my life had become and was very disappointed with myself at how my life was going.  I made a decision to change.  I felt time was running out for me.  This was a very fearful thing for me to do because I did not feel my life could be worth anything.  I did not know if I could succeed at starting over with my life goals.  I felt like I did not have anything to lose. I felt I could make my life better if I just put forth effort, step out on faith and start the work to change my life forever.  Presently, I am working very hard at getting my life back on the right track to being all I can be.  I am very happy and satisfied with my ability to change. 

The reason I decided to pursue a degree in social work is I want to be able to contribute to helping people put their lives back together.  Knowing how I felt when I was in need and receiving the necessary assistance has motivated me and helped me at being very clear on what I want to do for the rest of my life.   

IN COMING EPISODES:

THE EARLY YEARS

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL --- MESSING UP

CRAZY TIMES

THE CHANGE --- I DON'T LIKE WHAT I SEE IN THE MIRROR