When my Mom convinced me to come into Eagle Nest, Inc., I came with a the baggage of a horrible divorce, a recent back surgery performed miles away from my home, and a cross country move with two small children. I was proud and thought I could make it on my own. I did not want or need anyone's help ... READ the POST

Five years ago, after my divorce I moved back to Winfield. Being new to mothering and single parenting I needed to get my life back on track. My first mistake was thinking that a new man would help. This mistake cost me my job, my car, my self-esteem, almost my home, but most importantly my ... READ the POST

This is my story. I guess I should start simple. I am a 32 year old mother of three. I was at my bottom. I had thrown my life away from my drug addiction. I had walked away from my children, and became something that I was not proud of. I had no self-esteem at all, no job, no money, and nothing to ... READ the POST

I have been in and out of active addiction for several years. Through the court system I was ordered to go to in-patient treatment, which I successfully completed. I went on to stay at the facility for reintegration, where I was allowed to come and go to seek out employment. I felt I wasn't quite ... READ the POST

When I moved to Winfield in June of 2011, I was looking to start my life over. I was here 4 days when I was introduced to the Eagle Nest and everyone there. I took classes, volunteered, and was eventually hired under a grant. I begain to grow as a person and in my faith. When the grant expired, I ... READ the POST

Growing up as an adopted child had its challenges, as did knowing I was born into poverty and poor health in another country. I never felt good growing up, always felt sick, and like I was going to die. I would withdraw inside myself. The kids when I was going to school were always picking on me. I ... READ the POST