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The Miracle Hill Podcast
Dignifying humanity through the power of story and education. Striving together to support society's marginalized. A podcast from Miracle Hill Ministries. If you like story, then this podcast is for you. If you care about educating yourself and grappling with complex issues like homelessness, addiction-recovery, coping, toxic charity, justice initiatives, true healing, and similar topics, then this podcast is for you. Hosted by Ryan Duerk, President and CEO at Miracle Hill Ministries. Produced and edited by Michael Livingston, Digital Storyteller at Miracle Hill Ministries. If you have a story to tell, would like to see a topic covered, or simply want to connect, email podcast@miraclehill.org.
The Miracle Hill Podcast
Part 2 with Gina: "Grace, A Complicated Journey"
Gina struggled with alcohol abuse from an early age. Eventually, her life spiraled out of control and she began using hard drugs.
When she found out she was pregnant with her first child, Daisy, she had hope. But her pregnancy couldn't save her.
During Daisy's delivery, Gina tested positive for illegal substances, causing Daisy to enter SCDSS custody. Gina longed to be a good mother, but struggled to shake her addiction.
Shortly after losing Daisy, Gina was unexpectedly pregnant again. "This time," she thought, "I'm going to stay clean." However, once again, Gina couldn't shake the drugs.
When Gina gave birth a second time she again lost custody her daughter, Grace.
Gina was determined to follow through the process, get clean. and get her two children back. Yet, she lacked support.
But for Gina, support eventually came from an unlikely source...
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