“Some places try to cut you off from talking about God, but when I'm just being asked to share my story of recovery and what saved my life, I get to share about God.”
—Kassie
She cycled in and out of jails, each time paying bail for her release. Between her arrests, Kassie participated in many different treatment programs, but nothing made a difference. With each return to the streets, Kassie’s criminal activity increased. Eventually, she was convicted and given a 21-month sentence with no option for bail.
Kassie decided to use the time wisely, knowing it was a chance for her to sober up, get away from bad influences, and reflect. She wanted to participate in programming, and after searching for and applying to a few different programs, she was accepted to the Prison Fellowship Academy®.
It was during this time that Kassie regained contact with her children. She used their visits and phone calls to share the lessons she was learning in the Academy, hoping her children might make better choices than she had.
Kassie now works at a recovery house as a recovery specialist, where she is able to share her testimony with others struggling in addiction. Many times, Christians are told to avoid talking about their faith while in this role—but because Kassie’s journey to recovery was directly linked to the Academy, Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge, and her faith, she is granted permission to share.
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