"My name is Michelle.  I started using drugs and alcohol at 15 years old.  I was an only child and always wanted sisters to talk with and when I cam to Karat Place that was exactly what I got.  I feel so blessed every morning when I wake up clean and sober in this wonderful house.  For the first time in a long, long time I can honestly say I am truly happy and feel good about myself.  Thanks to Ms. Leake and the Karat Place program, I see a bright future ahead of me.  I am so thankful for being given another chance at life."    -  Michelle  (Resident)

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"My name is Lesley.  I  have been using drugs and drinking since I was 12 years old.  I grew up in a very dysfunctional house.  My father was an alcoholic.  I now have 6 months clean, I have God in my life and He blesses me everyday.  I have a job and friends.  I also have my family back as never before.  God took my mother home three years ago, I miss her so much, but I know that God is taking care of her and of me.  I have been at Karat Place for almost 4 months and I am so grateful to God and Mrs. Leake for giving me another chance."  -  Lesley (Resident)