“I felt as though I wasn’t going anywhere with my life. I had a successful career in the military and then was unexpectedly discharged for medical reasons. I was working. I was paying the rent… but I wasn’t moving forward. And I was drinking to cope with the stress and the depression because I had no sense of security and direction. I finally accepted that I needed help.”

“Putting my faith and trust in a higher power – God – was a huge step for me. I’ve learned that God helps those who ask for help. I lost sight of this through my drinking. Helping Up Mission gave me a new sense of purpose. I’m more hopeful and see myself as someone who can help others with my story. I was at a loss of what to do next with my life. But now… my life isn’t over. It’s really just beginning. Thank you for changing people’s lives for the better.”