Daisjia’s Story

I grew up with a young mom who had me at 15, and the only thing I knew about my father was that he passed away in a motorcycle accident on his way to come meet me for the first time.

Growing up, I watched my mom struggle with addiction, and I soon became a product of my environment. I was introduced to drugs by my sisters at 13, which led to a chronic fentanyl addiction.

I felt broken and empty. I ended up in an abusive relationship and lost both of my sisters to an overdose. One of them passed away when I was in the program, and I don’t think I would’ve made it through had I not been here.

I tried to get sober again, and again, but because I was so deep in my addiction, I ended up getting sick every time I tried. I reached out to friends and family for help but would just end up right back where I started. I felt so defeated and hopeless and finally realized I couldn’t do this on my own.

When I first came to MnTC, I was overwhelmed and didn’t know what to expect. But then, things started to change, because I was ready to change.

I came into this program broken, empty and confused, but I have a future now. I don’t just feel sober…I feel free. My life is centered around Christ. I’m becoming a woman I’m proud of and that my family is proud of. I want to go to college and I want a family of my own someday, and I can’t wait to pass down my faith for the next generation I get to create.

Daisjia graduated the Life Renewal Recovery Program in October and is now part of the Teen Challenge Leadership Institute, pursuing her passion for ministry.