ANNIE'S STORY

Annie believed three lies about herself: that she was unloved, alone, and worthless. When she looked in the mirror, she just saw a young, single mother struggling with addiction and despair. She had tried so hard to live life on her terms, but she couldn't save herself. Then childhood memories of Sunday church services came to her. Standing under the stars, Annie cried, “Jesus, please save me. I can't do it anymore. I just keep making it worse. Save me. I need You.” Days later, a warrant was issued for Annie’s arrest. She was going to prison.

Annie discovered the freedom of walking with Jesus in prison. After being granted early release, she ran straight to a church where wise Christian women surrounded her with love and support. Annie soon discovered her passion for teaching and earned a degree in education, while striving to raise her children in a godly home. For more than a decade, she has worked to bring hope and healing to incarcerated women. Today she serves on staff at Prison Fellowship, organizing programs designed to meet the spiritual needs of women behind bars.

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