Stories of Hope
Heather’s Story: Safe, Heard, and Empowered
At 13, Heather Gansert was given her first drink. That same year, she was introduced to drugs and was raped at a party. What followed was 34 years of addiction, abuse, and survival. She lost herself in substances, endured daily violence, and nearly died at the hands of an abusive boyfriend. But that’s not where her story ends.
With the help of Unity House, Heather began to heal, reclaim her life, and reconnect with the one person she cared about most: her 26-year-old son. Read the full article: Heather’s Story: Safe, Heard, and Empowered
Read MoreA Brighter Path Forward: Martin’s Story
For nearly two years, Martin Kasey worked as a nurse’s aide in a psychiatric hospital, helping people through the worst times of their lives. He enjoyed the work, but he couldn’t share an important truth: He struggles with mental illness himself. When his depression spiraled into a series of crises, he lost his job. He… Read the full article: A Brighter Path Forward: Martin’s Story
Read MoreLife in Full: Tony’s Story
Tony Amerman, 49, has always embraced challenges with resilience, never letting his disability keep him from a full life. Growing up in Texas, Tony and six of his seven siblings entered foster care. Determined to stay together, they were featured in the National Enquirer to help find them a home. They eventually landed in Candor,… Read the full article: Life in Full: Tony’s Story
Read MoreSky’s Story: I’m Actually in Charge
Skyler (Sky) Chehovich, 23, didn’t let blindness and intellectual disabilities stop him from completing high school and becoming an Eagle Scout. Sky’s mother helped him every step of the way, but she knew she couldn’t help Sky become a self-sufficient adult on her own. She enrolled him in an agency-based habilitation program, but it wasn’t… Read the full article: Sky’s Story: I’m Actually in Charge
Read MoreNot Giving Up: Tina’s Story
If it weren’t for Unity House, Tina Clark would not be alive today, she said.
“Since I was 22, Unity House has been there for me,” said Tina, 52. “I never thought I’d be here today. I’m very grateful.” Read the full article: Not Giving Up: Tina’s Story
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