A Place to Call Home: The Flip Side of Homelessness

A Place to Call Home: The Flip Side of Homelessness

H-O-M-E. Four powerful letters knit together.

Most of us take home for granted. Not Addlia*.

She truly understands what the other 553,742 homeless people in the United States in 2017 faced when they didn’t have a place to call home.

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34 Responses to A Place to Call Home: The Flip Side of Homelessness

  • Addlia, I knew a little about your journey, but I had no idea of the long-term intense struggle you have weathered! What strength and grace! Thankful you never let go of God! I am so very proud of you! I claim God’s favor over you and that your speaking career will grow to the point you never have to think about money. Many blessings on you and your sweet boy! Keep Shining, Love!

  • You are a pillar of strength to your son and most importantly to yourself. Grace and gratefulness can move mountains. I’ve worked with high school youth in the past as a volunteer, and one of the key tenets taught was gratefulness, because it’s impossible to feel bad if you’re grateful for something. You take that conviction to a whole new level, and I am amazed by your strength and tenacity to repeatedly claw your way to a more stable life for you and your son. He is a fortunate young man. God bless and I hope the future holds great things for you.

  • Thank you Diane! I love you! I promise to keep shining!!!

  • Thank you Brooke!! I am truly grateful! I have the choice to give up or keep going and I am no quitter!!!! I appreciate you!

  • Love you hunny!! The Lord is on your side and I look forward to what He has on store for you. ??. You are consistently an encouragement to me and many others.

  • I’m so proud of your strength,growth,tenacity and strength!!!!!God is going to make it good for you This I know!….Total Recovery!!!!❤️

  • I am so grateful to have meet you the season of when I did … God used you to minister to me in my brokenness!!! Your story is amazing, healing , and most of all it shows the love of Christ!!! Keep this momentum up sis !!! You ROCK‼️?✅?❤️

    • Awwww you absolutely rock!!! I thank God for using me to touch people like you! So grateful to have you ?

  • From the time we met I knew there was a jewel inside you-it’s your vibrant spirit. Satan has and may continue to throw his darts your way but you keep showing him that your God has an even greater game plan for you and your life. You are such an inspiration to others to keep fighting! You help others to sparkle too. Your story is only beginning.

  • Addlia!! I’m so blessed by your transparency, trust and faith in God. You didn’t give up when you could have. Your resiliency will bless and lift others facing the same or similar situations. I see you writing a book to tell your story that will empower, bless and encourage others to keep going when they want to give up! Love you to life! Love, Nedra

  • Addlia you are one of the strongest women I know. Not just because of the struggles you’ve been through, but because of the faith you’ve kept in the mist of where you’ve been. I agree with you, I believe God is using you to reach those who are homeless, hopeless, sick, and depressed. And though the enemy tries to knock you down, I know that you WILL prosper because God IS on your side! I look forward to everything that God will bring forth through you!! Thank you for sharing your testimony

  • Addlia – You have an awesome story! Keep strong!!!!

  • You have always had a larger than life personality and faith in God! I’ve heard your testimony but didn’t realize just how intense and hard your life has really been. You are so strong and beautiful and a great mom and friend! Always thank God for little blessings and never give up hope for a better day! Love you!!!

  • Addlia, I’m so very proud of you and Jaiden! It takes courage to share a testimony such as yours. Keep pushing, keep fighting and keep persevering. But most importantly, always be aware of your feelings as to understand when a “no” is needed. You and your son are always the top priority! Love you!

  • We see people we “know” only to find out we never really “know” people unless we take the time to care! All I can ever remember is that smiling face and kind spirit! I think the last time I bumped into you it was at Target. I wish I would’ve known all the hardships you were going through?! Through it all you’ve persevered AND that speaks volumes to who you are as a person! I applaud the fact that you never gave up on GOD because so many times we do. We question, we deny and we lean on our own understanding instead of trusting in him and the process! It takes courage to be transparent but we never know who we help heal through our own stories of trial and tribulation! I happy to see things working in your favor! Never forget your Dancing Diva big sis is a call away! I might not have much but I’m willing to share what I can??

    • Thank you Shunte!!! Trust me there were times I wanted to give up and throw in the towel!!! It’s all a part of the process!!! appreciate you!!! I’m so glad to still be connected to you after all these years!!! Love you so much my Dancing Diva Big Sister!!!! ?

  • What a powerful testimony that testifies to the goodness of God and the strength, courage and hope you found in Him through your journey! I’m so grateful that you had your son, Jaiden, that kept you going during those times of deep darkness and mental anguish! I’ve been suicidal and know that dark place of despair and hopelessness! That’s why I’m so glad you had God and your son to keep you going until you were able to see a glimmer of light and hope for your life! I’m so glad you didn’t give up on YOU! I love that you decided to change your perspective! Sounds like you started seeing things from your heavenly position in Christ Jesus…as victorious instead of defeated! So GREAT! I also love what you said…“It’s one thing to be overlooked, devalued, or underestimated by others, but don’t overlook, devalue, or underestimate yourself. Don’t give up on yourself….” That really stuck out to me! I know you sharing your story will inspire others to realize they have value and not to give up on themselves and life! Your story offers people a life-line attached to hope! You are one tough lady and I think you are priceless in the kingdom of God! I know God is and will continue doing GREAT things through you!!! Woohoo ..What a testimony!

    • Wow!!! I appreciate you Diane!!! Thank you for taking the time to read my story and imparting amazing encouragement in me!!!

  • Congratulations Addlia! The Lord will use your story to encourage many! I love how you chose to be grateful. May Jesus continue to bless you and your son!

  • Addlia! I am so happy to have gotten to meet you! I love you sweet girl!!!!

  • God shall use you in a great way. He already is. I’m so very proud of you. Thank you for being transparent. You can do all things through Christ who gives you strength! Keep smiling, keep sharing your story., keep moving forward with your hand in Gods hand. He has you wrapped safety in His arms. Love you lady!!!!

    • I appreciate you for your encouragement and love towards me. Thank you for taking a glimpse into my story!

  • You have a huge amount of strength. I know that God worked in your life and I’m so happy he did. You have beat all kinds of odds and have been blessed for it. Keep up your strength and live a happy and full life with your son.

  • I love the fact that you have the resilience to bounce back. Always standing on the promises of our God is what your story reminds me of.

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Overcoming Abortion Statistics

Overcoming Abortion Statistics

“My life is about overcoming the abortion statistics of single black women,” Natasha* shared.

“Eighteen years ago, I chose to give my son life instead of aborting him.”

* Her real name, used with permission.

 

DISCLAIMER: Natasha is very

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  • out of all the stuff going on with protesting, people trying to voice their views, taking a stand for social justice, this trumps them all as it is about human life!

  • Wow! What an amazing story. I am so glad Natasha chose to keep Elijah and raise him to be a man who loves God. My prayer for him is that he be a strong witness of God’s love, as his mom is. Thank you so much, Natasha, for sharing your powerful story. God bless you and your handsome son, Elijah.

  • Natasha was a brave young woman. I’m glad that she learned early to depend on God. Hopefully she can continue to change some lives as she works with many to help save the lives of black babies.

  • Courage, faith, strength, determination, gumption, drive, ambition! All these are words that come to mind reading your faith journey and testimony! WOW! What an amazing story and so powerful to share. thank you for taking the time to tell your story to Melony so that others know the truth and the stats. My prayers will continue for you and your son and that one day we see your fashion work on the runway! Thank you for being such a powerful example to all women!

  • Thank you Natasha for telling your story, it touched me deeply and the video is wonderful of this young woman who was saved by God and her mother. Praises to God for all yours and Elijah’s spiritual gifts, wisdom and courage! I hope to meet you one day. Blessings and peace all the days ahead!!!

  • What an amazing story of strength and determination. I love that she is an overcomer willing to share her story and be a change maker in her community. Elijah has an awesome story to share,too. May they both be blessed.

  • Natasha you are an inspiration. I can’t imagine the lives you have already touched and those you will touch in the future! I love your passion and commitment to God’s creation of these little babies. May you be blessed!

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