September 2024 Newsletter

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Hi, My Name Is Alex Mendoza.

Once again, I found myself on the streets, and one night, after deep reflection on the last ten years of my life, I made the decision to seek help.

I was frustrated with my situation and started to think about everything I had been through. I realized that, despite my anger, I had no one to blame but myself.

Even worse, I had put my family through a lot and failed to be there for them as I should have been. 

After everything I went through, it became clear that it was time for me to grow up and take responsibility—for both my family and me.

Having gone through several recovery programs in the past, I realized that the best path forward was to enter a faith-based program and get right with God, hoping that everything else would fall into place.

So, I finally joined a faith-based program and began a journey of healing, growth, and building a relationship with the Lord. However, still spiritually immature, I let distractions lead me away from the program.

After leaving, I quickly realized that I had made a mistake because that was exactly where I needed to be. I then realized I did not to get further from God I made my way here to Turning Point to continue what I had started.

Since being in this program, I have deepened my connection with God and developed essential skills to move forward in my life. 
Deuteronomy 316 “be strong and courageous. do not fear or be in dread of them for it is the lord your god who goes with you. he will not leave you or forsake you.”

Although I still struggle with personal issues, this program gives me the space to work through them. While it may be too early to say that I am confident in my success, I am hopeful.

I am uncertain about what life after this program will look like, but whatever comes, I plan to stay connected to my faith and continue applying the lessons I have learned here.I am incredibly grateful for recovery programs like Turning Point Men’s Home that give people like me the chance to build a better life.