Nathan
"Hi I'm Nathan. It's been 2 1⁄2 years since I graduated from Teen Challenge, and my life is a walking miracle. I was abusing alcohol since junior high school and I was a full blown alcoholic by the time I was 19. And I went the full gammet of this addiction. The blackouts, the DWIs, the rollovers, the depression, the suicidal thoughts. I've been to psych wards, treatment centers and support groups, but my addiction only got worse. The freedom I was searching for only came when I came to Teen Challenge and found God. And that has made all the difference. He has given me my life back. I now hold a steady job. I'm active in my local church. I'm living out my Christian faith every day. I'm a walking miracle.
Liane
"Hi, I'm Liane. Having my baby die from SIDS was my worst nightmare. Then add all that to a psychotic husband's abuse and what was left in the wake of that was many years of drug addiction. I can't tell you how broken my heart was. But after going through the Teen Challenge program, Jesus has truly set me free from my addictions and has healed my wounded heart. And now I have no desire to use any drug. My parents now have complete trust in me again and the broken pieces in my life are fixed! I am actively involved in a women's bible study at church. I'm also working full time and getting my masters - and I'm getting married to a wonderful man who treats me like gold. Teen Challenge has completely restored my life."
Randall
"My name is Randall and I was homeless for 12 years. Because of my drinking, I lost my job and my 10-year marriage. I lived with friends until I finally ended up on the streets of St. Paul. I slept and ate in shelters and worked only enough to get money for cigarettes and alcohol. I thought I was free, but the truth was I was using alcohol and drugs to avoid feelings of guilt and shame. Teen Challenge was my last shot. Now I'm free from addiction and reconciled with my family. My mom knows I'm changed. She never used to kiss me. Now, she kisses me on the cheek with a smile." Randall graduated from MnTC in the spring of 2003 and is now living with his brother and working for a construction company in the area.
Brianna
"Hi. I'm Brianna. High school was a lonely time for me. I looked for acceptance with a group of friends who introduced me to drugs. I started cutting my wrists and overdosing on drugs. I ended up in the emergency room for suicide, and was sent to a crisis center twice. After being sent to various alternative schools, my drug use only escalated, and my whole life started to revolve around it. My parents intervened and sent me to Teen Challenge. And since then, I have really changed. My drug use has been gone for two years now. I'm studying studio art at Northwestern College, and I have a passion for missions. When I look back on my life, I am convinced of God's faithfulness. That's why I'm going to serve Him for the rest of my life."
