Nicky’s Story

I am a single mother of four with children from five to fourteen years old. Single parenting is a tough job.  In the last year and a half I have especially struggled parenting my oldest son who was recently diagnosed with a mental illness. Naturally, this has affected...

Amy’s Story

When I came to Florence Crittenton, I was 16 years old and pregnant.  My pregnancy was unplanned and was a result of a very abusive relationship.  I was scared and desperately in need of help. I had people advising me to terminate the pregnancy or make an adoption...

Jennifer’s Story

My journey to Florence Crittenton began when I was 21 years old. Before coming to Florence Crittenton my life was very tough. I had a difficult childhood, my mom passed away when I was 3 and my Dad was in and out of my life until he too passed away in 2017. My older...

Emily’s Story

Before coming to Florence Crittenton, I was living in Big Timber, Montana.  I was struggling with staying in school, using drugs and spending time with people a lot older than me that were not a good influence.  I was living with my Grandma because my mom didn’t want...

Stephanie’s Story

I was 16 and pregnant when I was sent to Florence Crittenton 9 years ago.  I had had a really difficult childhood, my parents didn’t really care about me and I had been in several foster homes and group homes.  I ended up staying until my daughters 3rd birthday and...

Creeana’s Story

My story begins about 13 years ago. It was a normal spring day, and I had stayed home sick from school. Someone my family had trusted, someone I trusted, raped me in my home that day. Needless to say, things would never be the same for my family and I again. My mother...