Ruth fought with addiction for over 30 years. For the sake of her children, she tried several times to quit on her own. And for a few months, she would … Continue reading
Christina* had a tough start in life. She was the 5th child of a young single mother on welfare, and abuse in the home ran rampant. The family constantly struggled … Continue reading
By Steve and Carla McRee “I wish you had never been born.” Those are the words Debbie remembers her mom saying to her when she was just a little girl. … Continue reading
By Noreen A Heartfelt Letter From a Resident To everyone who gives to Shepherd’s Gate, When I first came to Shepherd’s Gate, I was desperate to find a way to … Continue reading
You may have read Elise’s testimony in one of our newsletters or blog articles, but you’ve never seen her like this. Take a few minutes to watch as she shares … Continue reading
Sarah’s mother was 14 when she was born — her father was 15 and addicted to drugs. She bounced between two homes and two completely different worlds, but neither were … Continue reading
Aimee* was born into a family of abusive alcoholics. By the time she was 6, her mother’s boyfriend was molesting her on a regular basis. She didn’t know what to … Continue reading
By Steve and Carla McRee After being separated for a year, 10 year-old Nicholas* was so excited when the day came for him to move to Shepherd’s Gate with his … Continue reading
By Steve and Carla McRee “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience … Continue reading
By Steve McRee No Woman Deserves to Be Abused — but there are women right here in our community who may not know that. Trapped in a cycle of abuse that … Continue reading