It was really different than what we were used to. The minute we walked in, though, we knew. They gave us a welcome, brought our children into Kidzone where we knew they’d be safe. Everything was so relatable, and we were going through a tough time. I remember thinking, “wow.” Every time we went, the pastor was just talking to me. We’ve connected so much more as a family.

I wasn’t sure how people would be towards me, as an alcoholic, as someone so far from God, if they would welcome me or not. I felt like if you’re a Christian, you had to live this perfect lifestyle, and I was far from that. But, I found out there were people just like me, people who had the same problems. Had more problems, had less problems.