"I entered A Circle of Women 2 years ago.  I had just had my son and was coming out of a drug program.  I had an open child protection case and was trying to get custody of my son.  The group was a very big support system for me by helping me to stay sober and also giving positive things to do. 

      This helped so I wouldn't go back to the things that I was doing before I started group.  It was so helpful being able to talk about the things that were going on and getting positive feedback from the women and the advocates.  A Circle of Women has also been very helpful on giving me information on being self-sufficient, budgeting, parenting and birth control. 

      This was showing me the ways to make it easier on me being a single parent.  Being a part of A Circle of Women, has also helped my self-esteem a lot!  It showed me that I am a good person no matter what I've done in my past.  And, just being a stable support system helped.  With all that said, I have gotten custody of my child, got an apartment, pursued a job, and I am now in a healthy relationship with my kids.

       I would like to say thanks to my advocate for being a very strong part of my life, being supportive in everything that I was going through, and also for being a very good friend."