TESTIMONY: Corilynn Viveiros

I was removed from my abusive home when I was a teen and placed in State care. While living in group homes I began on a path of destruction, feeling useless, unloved, and unwanted. Self-mutilation and suicide were my way out and what I felt would bring true peace in this world of hell. After attempting to end my life and failing at it, I felt so stupid that I couldn't even do that right.

Little did I realize it was in fact God's protection over my life, but bitterness towards God filled my heart. Depression and anger ran through my veins and the need for revenge took over my life. I hurt many people and made many wrong choices, including marrying an abusive alcoholic at 19 years old. My life continued to spiral downward writing bad checks and committing deposit account fraud. I was incarcerated for 3 months and lost everything, my home, my children, my pets and all my belongings.

When becoming pregnant again, I decided I was going to have an abortion. This was the day God had me walk straight into the abortion rally that would change my entire life. I don't have my three older children, but I do have my one! God gave her to me as a gift, and I can make a difference for her! The cycle of destruction stops here! Today I am divorced, yet free from the abusive past that once bound me. My daughter is now 9 years old and I thank God every day for her. We now have a church family and I am holding onto the possibility of a future relationship with the 3 daughters that were adopted. God has opened my eyes to what could have been and has blessed me with what I have today.

I can look forward to tomorrow! If it wasn't for God’s grace I wouldn't be here and neither would they! And the best part is that OUR story isn't over yet... The Best is yet to come!

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