Olivia’s story
Olivia grew up in Asheville and, as a teenager, became involved with a man who was engaging in criminal activities. By the time she was nineteen, she had been convicted of three counts of Common Law Robbery. Because of these multiple felony convictions, Olivia struggled with obtaining employment, housing and family services, as she is a single mother. Once connected with Missy Reed at Changing Together, Olivia received support in these areas and was able to obtain employment that lead to a managerial position, secure housing and daycare vouchers for her children. After many years of being free of the criminal justice system, Olivia developed an addiction to methamphetamine which led her back to criminal behavior in order to support her habit. With support from Missy, Olivia made the decision to get clean and was admitted to in-patient treatment and eventually a recovery house. Currently, Olivia is in recovery housing with her children. She has been sober for 6 months.
Olivia grew up in Asheville and, as a teenager, became involved with a man who was engaging in criminal activities. By the time she was nineteen, she had been convicted of three counts of Common Law Robbery. Because of these multiple felony convictions, Olivia struggled with obtaining employment, housing and family services, as she is a single mother. Once connected with Missy Reed at Changing Together, Olivia received support in these areas and was able to obtain employment that lead to a managerial position, secure housing and daycare vouchers for her children. After many years of being free of the criminal justice system, Olivia developed an addiction to methamphetamine which led her back to criminal behavior in order to support her habit. With support from Missy, Olivia made the decision to get clean and was admitted to in-patient treatment and eventually a recovery house. Currently, Olivia is in recovery housing with her children. She has been sober for 6 months.