Jane’s Story of Hope

December 12, 2025

This past year at Adeara, we continued to be in awe of the transformation the women at our Centre get to experience.  

As women walk into Adeara carrying the load of their addiction and the pain and trauma that often led them there, hope remains that constant factor that moves them forward and helps them believe that freedom is possible.  

Jane*, a client of Adeara, reflected on her journey so far, and on how the Lord has led her to where she is today.

When Jane arrived at Adeara she was struggling to deal with the death of her brother and father, both to addiction. In an effort to deal with the pain, she turned to substances. 

“There’s a type of grief that doesn’t diminish. It just eats you away. I felt angry, lost and fell deep into addiction. I wanted to shut off my pain and make it stop, and for a instant it did. But when the high faded, he was gone. And so was I.”  

As her life spiraled out of control, she lost her home in a fire and eventually custody of her child. Yet, when everything seemed lost, there was a ray of hope.  

Jane found out about Adeara.  

“I walked in to recovery carrying nothing but the wreckage of my past and a tiny belief that I was worth saving. It wasn’t easy. Everyday I had to learn how to surrender and how to live without numbing my pain. I felt shattered beyond repair.” 

At Adeara, Jane received the support she needed to leave her addiction, but more than that, she found a home.   

“Hope. Adeara didn’t just help me to overcome my addiction. They helped me find myself. They reminded me of who l was before my trauma, before my losses, and before substances stole my voice. Through counselling, group therapy, community, and finding faith I began to heal. For the first time in years I am able to look people in the eyes. I walk with dignity. The greatest transformation didnt come from what I gave up but from what I gained in recovery.” 

Jane has done the hard work of getting healthier, body and mind. But she has also gained so much by strengthening her faith, and that has made such a significant difference.  

“My relationship with God has become my anchor. It was through him that I realized I was not forgotten or abandoned. I was seen. I was chosen. And I was deeply loved. God never gave up on me, he was waiting for me to come home. The journey for me is not over. I am living proof that redemption is possible. I have regained custody of my child. I no longer fight with myself. I no longer feel alone. And when I think of my dad and my brother, I like to think they’re finally free. 

Jane is one of 156 women that applied to our program this year. Stories like hers is what remains at the forefront of what we do.  

The support she has received has allowed her to heal and look towards the future with hope and expectancy.  

Our hope is to continue helping women like Jane find freedom through a life of recovery.  

Long-term recovery support continues to be limited in our city. Your generous gift this year end, allows a woman and her children to find a safe home, and access to counselling and life skills support, in a caring, faith-centre environment. 

Make a difference today and give the gift of HOPE.  

 *Pseudonym used for confidentiality.