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Who says you can't go home again? - Huckleberry House

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“When <strong>you</strong>’re <strong>you</strong>ng, <strong>you</strong> don’t really know what’s in the<br />

world until <strong>you</strong> get older,” she <strong>says</strong>. “There’s a lot more to<br />

come for me. But I know where I was when I first <strong>go</strong>t in<br />

the program and how I am now; I can deal with a lot more<br />

stressful things. I keep moving and doing what I need to<br />

do every day.”<br />

LaKenya <strong>says</strong> she is motivated by the desire to provide<br />

a better life for her own kids. Even though she’s graduated<br />

from the Transitional Living Program, she still stays<br />

in touch with the staff, and she knows she can count on<br />

Huck <strong>House</strong> to help her deal with any problems.<br />

“Huck <strong>House</strong> turned me into a<br />

way stronger woman”<br />

“Everything is <strong>go</strong>ing great for me now. I’m supporting<br />

my kids and they have what they need. But Huck<br />

<strong>House</strong> is always there if I need them,” she <strong>says</strong>. “It’s a<br />

great program that helps <strong>you</strong>ng women who want to<br />

do something right for themselves and just need help<br />

getting started.”<br />

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