My name is Sarah; I was raised in Somerset, MA and adopted with my two siblings. My adopted mother had a relationship with the Lord and therefore I knew about Jesus through being involved in church. In order to cope with my childhood trauma I began experimenting with drugs and alcohol at a very young age. When I became 17, I began using pain pills, which led me to an addiction with opiates and soon later heroin.
I remember praying to the Lord to get me out of my addiction because I did not know how myself. The Lord heard my prayer and at the age of 19 I entered a sister program similar to Hoving Home in 2009. It was at the program where I rededicated my life to Christ and formed a relationship with Him. After completing the program in 2010, I did an internship there for six months and moved back home with a church family who got me into the program.
Since leaving the program, I received my Bachelors in Social Work and a Minor in Business Management. I decided to use my testimony through different employment opportunities. I have worked at a behavioral home for children in the custody of the Department of Children and Families, worked for the Department of Children and Families, and worked at/directed a teen parent home.
I am married, have two children, and am excited to be a part of working with woman and children at the Hoving Home Lioness and the Lamb Program in MA. I am grateful that the Lord set me free from my addiction and now I am able to help woman who struggle with life controlling substances and issues as well as being a part of the Lord restoring their relationship with their child(ren).
What is favorite scripture?
Ephesians 2:10
For we are God’s masterpiece, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
What book on my nightstand?
ESV Study Bible and Awaken by Priscilla Shirer
What is one of your favorite memories at Hoving Home?
How it feels like a family and everyone is invested in helping one another.
What is your favorite Food?
My mothers’ stuffed chicken and yellow chicken curry.
What makes me laugh?
My children when they say or do something unexpectedly funny.