I walked in to the Women's Drop-In Center (now The Women's Hearth) 7 years ago, a broken, homeless, parolee, with many mental-health and physical disabilities. I have never been the same since that day...I attended all the groups, participated in community service projects, art projects, poetry writing and publishing and many other opportunites that were presented to me. I have been blessed in more ways than I ever dreamed possible, from becoming outspoken in the community, to becoming an apartment manager, to graduating from mental health therapy (who'da thunk it?), to being able to be a positive example to others and able to 'be there' when called upon; whether it be to participate in the Regional Task-Force on Homelessness, speaking to colleges and universities, community service groups, national groups, or just being a listening, understanding, non-judgemental ear for another woman in flux. I have been encouraged to go beyond my comfort zone and discover the potentials that God had planned for me. I have been blessed to be part of a teaching/learning program about meth addiction and recovery with a book out on Amazon! Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined the wonderful, exciting things I GET to do in this new life. God bless everyone at Transitions who were there for me and who continue to be there for others in need. Miracles happen there every day and I've personally seen them for myself. I am a miracle too. To anyone wanting to know more you can contact me at THE WOMEN'S HEARTH via MARY RATHERT, or at Transition's help4women.com. I will be more than delighted to share my experiences. This is the most worthy program I know of.