Tera Ettinger, was born into a home under poor circumstances. A brief overview of her past will give you an understanding about her challenges. She has personally been touched by alcoholic parents, sexually abused, lost her father at age eight, date raped (which resulted in teenage motherhood), the tragic loss of three cousins in a train accident, addiction and an abusive marriage. Tera says, “The irony of these challenges have become my greatest gift, without which I would not have had desperation or willingness to seek for something better”
She seeks support through meetings and sponsorship; she focuses on physical well-being with daily exercise, proper nutrition, and getting sufficient rest. She is a new person with strengths and talents that were hidden; her heart is full of gratitude and she is willing to work hard to better her life and the lives of her children. She is 3 years sober and is excited for her future.
This Fall she will begin the dual enrollment program of the Bachelor of Social Work and Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counselor. Following her graduation she plans to pursue a Masters of Social Work at Brigham Young University. Her ultimate goal is to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Courageously she has lofty career goals to open a drug treatment counseling center for women and their children.
We are so grateful for Tera and all her hard work and dedication. We commend her and her ability to accomplish hard things.
She seeks support through meetings and sponsorship; she focuses on physical well-being with daily exercise, proper nutrition, and getting sufficient rest. She is a new person with strengths and talents that were hidden; her heart is full of gratitude and she is willing to work hard to better her life and the lives of her children. She is 3 years sober and is excited for her future.
This Fall she will begin the dual enrollment program of the Bachelor of Social Work and Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counselor. Following her graduation she plans to pursue a Masters of Social Work at Brigham Young University. Her ultimate goal is to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Courageously she has lofty career goals to open a drug treatment counseling center for women and their children.
We are so grateful for Tera and all her hard work and dedication. We commend her and her ability to accomplish hard things.
Tatiana Chavez, moved from Peru at the age of 14. Upon arriving she was enrolled as an eighth grade student but didn’t know any english. She had to work hard to learn how to speak and communicate her feelings through a foreign language. However, she feels blessed to be living the American Dream, knowing that through hard work, dreams can come true.
She is now 25 years old and a mother of a beautiful 7 year old daughter. She graduated from high school with a high GPA and while pregnant with her daughter. Post high school she knew life would be difficult due to her situation but decided to stay focused on the positive side of things. She knows that she has a beautiful daughter that pushes her and inspires her to accomplish hard things. Through hard work, she graduated from Weber State University with a Bachelors of Science in Health Administrative Services. Through her hard work, she achieved several awards, namely; Dr. William E. Smith, Award of Excellence for Excellence in scholarship, Departmental Honors Certificate, and more.
Right now she is working on obtaining her Master’s degree in Health Administration. Five years from now she wants to be independent, providing a home for her and her daughter. She is an example for her daughter and single mothers everywhere, that they can do anything.
We are so grateful for Tatiana and her example she is to her daughter and single mothers. We commend her for her positive energy and optimistic outlook on life.
She is now 25 years old and a mother of a beautiful 7 year old daughter. She graduated from high school with a high GPA and while pregnant with her daughter. Post high school she knew life would be difficult due to her situation but decided to stay focused on the positive side of things. She knows that she has a beautiful daughter that pushes her and inspires her to accomplish hard things. Through hard work, she graduated from Weber State University with a Bachelors of Science in Health Administrative Services. Through her hard work, she achieved several awards, namely; Dr. William E. Smith, Award of Excellence for Excellence in scholarship, Departmental Honors Certificate, and more.
Right now she is working on obtaining her Master’s degree in Health Administration. Five years from now she wants to be independent, providing a home for her and her daughter. She is an example for her daughter and single mothers everywhere, that they can do anything.
We are so grateful for Tatiana and her example she is to her daughter and single mothers. We commend her for her positive energy and optimistic outlook on life.
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