Bridges: My Second Family, My Safe Space to Grow
Being part of the Bridges program has truly changed my life. It’s more than just a program—it’s a family. We’ve all been through struggles, but when we come together, a bond forms through shared growth and healing. Every meeting reminds me what healthy support looks like: people comforting you, speaking life into you, and not judging you by your past, but seeing who you’re becoming.
We’ve done amazing activities that lifted my spirit; my favorite was the vision boards, where I could actually dream again. I’ve learned to be consistent and keep showing up, even when life felt too heavy. Bridges believed in me when I wasn’t sure I believed in myself. They connected me with job resources, helped me move into my home, retrieved my belongings from storage, and even made sure I had a refrigerator.
Ms. Mona provides strong guidance in a supportive way—even when I don’t want to hear it, I know it’s coming from love. She checks on my children and encourages me to stay on track. I’ve met genuine, kind people through Bridges—people I trust. Even with my past experiences and how hard it can be for me to open up, I keep trying, and they keep showing up for me. It’s healing, it’s refreshing, and it’s real. Bridges has given me a second family and a safe space to grow into the woman and mother I know I can be.
