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Meet Allison. She was addicted to drugs & pregnant.
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Meet Allison. She was addicted to drugs & pregnant.
Allison knows first-hand that people love and care about her unconditionally--something she had never before experienced.
Allison: age 14
At the tender age of 14, Allison has already lived through more obstacles than most of us handle in a lifetime. She was raped at age 11 and has no parents to help guide her through the emotional trauma she endures. All alone in the world, Allison quickly turned to drugs and a dangerous lifestyle.
In trouble for not attending school, Barium Springs' community support workers were asked to help Allison. On drugs and newly pregnant, it became vital that Allison get help with her drug problem so her baby would survive.
When one of our staff picked Allison up to take her to the rehabilitation center, it became evident of just how little she had. Her house was empty. No sheets on the bed, no personal hygiene items or clothes to pack and the worst part was her heart had become a reflection of her environment--empty and damaged.
Today, Allison is drug-free and a healthy baby is on the way! She has a long road ahead of her but she is now part of the Barium Springs family. It is through the generosity of many that Allison will get the support she needs to build a better life for herself.
