My mom’s sister got custody of me. There was no life insurance, but they did receive a monthly social security payment for taking me in. My aunt gave me $200 per month and I had to buy my food, supplies and pay for my phone each month. I was verbally & physically abused for 5 years in this home. I knew they were spending the rest of my money on themselves. I was told I was worthless and would never amount to anything. My plan was to join the military to escape the abuse. I had no money & no support.
In February of last year, my best friend at school saw the marks of abuse on me. She told me I had to tell the guidance counselor, or she would. I finally got the nerve to tell her. Within a week I was removed from the home and placed with a Pastor and his wife. A month later legal custody was given to this Pastor’s daughter and her husband.
This was the greatest blessing I could have ever received. They helped me believe that I can be anything that I want to be. They have saved my money each month to help me be able to attend college, while paying for everything I need now out of their own pockets. I now have a full time job at a daycare taking care of precious children to try to save in the short 8 months before I leave for college.
My goal now is to go to Pensacola Christian College to be a nurse. I want to serve the public by taking care of people and by being aware of the signs of abuse. My new family will help as much as they can, but they cannot afford to pay for all of it.
My new family has taught me a lot about money and about how important life insurance is. They already bought life insurance for me. How different my life would be if I had life insurance money waiting to help me with college!!! I will always have life insurance to take care of my future family.
I am thankful for people like you who are helping people realize how important life ins is, while helping college students! Thanks so much for your consideration!!!