I am an Emotional Support Person, Author and Founder of

Opal Hope & Healing.

 

I am driven to share my story that it may motivate, uplift, and encourage struggling youth.  I share my story to testify of how I came to know of Christ. I share to say who I am and what I have learned. To the struggling youth of today's world, I get it, I was once there too. I'm passionate about sharing that there is a better path out there. It's up to you to go get it!

 

Out of necessity, I left home at the age of 15. I experienced homelessness for the first time. I moved in with an older boyfriend with whom I had an unhealthy relationship, but it didn’t take me long to realize that I deserved better.....

 

Once again I didn’t know where I was going to live. I found myself couch surfing and contemplating if I would be a high school dropout or if I was going to be able to graduate. Knowing that no one else could do life for me.....

 

I have been shaped, not only by my experiences, but also by strong and courageous women in my family line. My childhood did not include a father in the home. It did not include a father at all.....