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Updates and Inspirational Stories from Alive At Last
Andi’s New Life In Christ
Andi attends a Thursday evening Alive at Last small group where she hears about the love of God and sees consistency modeled. Formerly incarcerated most of her adult life, Andi was familiar with the sound of metal bars closing behind her. A very painful childhood...
Vanessa Finds Support to Stop the Negative Cycles in Her Life
This is a powerful testimony of how a survivor finds the support she needs through Alive at Last to stop the negative cycles in her life. Vanessa's Story My childhood and teen years were a time of confusion and fear. Mental, emotional, and physical abuse were the...
Trenda Shares Her Freedom Story with Other Survivors
July 4th is a time to celebrate our freedom as a nation. Freedom is the power to act, speak or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. True freedom comes from within. Trenda sought safety from her trafficker at a Dallas safe house. With all her basic needs...
Nadine Finds a Safe Community and the Support She Needs
Nadine connected with Alive at Last needing layers of support. Years of abuse and trauma had resulted in emotional and mental instability. But Nadine was motivated and ready for change. Through the collaborative ministry of Alive at Last, Nadine has received Christian...
Cindy Finds Hope and Healing Through Mentorship
Cindy's mentor arranged to meet her for the first time in a quiet out of the way cafe. Her cheerful demeanor was in complete opposition to the horrific story that would follow. As the two ladies sipped on a hot latte, Cindy recalled the details of her tragic past. She...
Sandi Makes Strides Toward a New Start
Sandi came to the final Alive at Last small group meeting dressed in a bright blue cap and gown. The small group participants had already determined they wanted to dress up for the final session, which was also a party celebrating the completion of the Alive at Last...
Lacy Finally Feels Seen and Heard
Lacy had been incarcerated for 3 long years. She had experienced so many layers of abuse in her lifetime. Now, it feels strangely new and different to sit in an Alive at Last small group on a Wednesday night. For the first time in two decades, Lacy feels safe. She...
Sadie Finds a Safe Place to Heal
Did you know the Alive at Last online platform is helping us minister to more women in 2022? Alive at Last online trainings such as Empower and Healing the Spirit are not just equipping our volunteers to better serve survivors, but survivors who are connecting with us...
Angie is Beginning to See Hope and a New Future
Angie experienced physical and sexual abuse from as early as she can remember. "No matter where I go trouble seems to follow me." Angie felt like a magnet for abuse. Alone and facing life on the streets Angie went to a local shelter where she attended an Alive at Last...