Success Stories

I started to attend Haven Care almost immediately after I discovered I was pregnant. Originally, I wanted an abortion but was denied due to medical reasons. I was looking toward adoption, but something told me I needed to keep my baby. I grew up in an abusive situation on all fronts and ended up with someone fathering my child that was also abusive to me and, later, the child. Having complications and being put on bed rest throughout my pregnancy, I found a lot of comfort with Haven Care. Talking through the complications of my pregnancy with a mentor, along with personal life struggles and my spirituality was helpful. Additionally, I received plenty of resources for myself and my baby that my family and I wouldn’t have otherwise been able to afford. 

 I was hospitalized at the very beginning of January and had daily check ins with my mentor from Haven Care, and even was brought gift bags, prayed for and sent flowers. I felt truly loved in a time that felt so difficult. Having eclampsia along with other issues, even making a very dangerous record for Baptist Health, forced me to have an emergency C-section to save my life and my daughter’s. At 33 weeks, Ocean Aria Fay King was born and admitted into the NICU. 

 My mentor at Haven Care helped me work through my emotions every step of the way and the other staff at Haven Care prayed every day for me and my sweet girl during our recoveries. They also provided us with plenty of things for both of us to get through our hard times. Once Ocean was discharged from the NICU, the battle wasn’t over for me or Ocean. I had post C-section complications arise, and Ocean had additional health problems arise while both of us faced abuse from her father who was under the influence of substances. The whole situation made my mental health decline. Through perseverance, hope and the love of those around us, we were able to come out on top. Ocean is now in the best health she has been in. I have a job that is able to support us in ways that we were previously lacking. Childcare is covered and I am getting the courage to finally seek legal action against our abuser and to finally be safe. Finally, both Ocean and I are in the best spot mentally and emotionally that she and I have been in for a long time. 

 Haven Care saved me so many times, bringing me diapers and other necessities while Ocean or I have been sick, talking me through stressful times, helping me connect with people who could help me find employment, providing me with work for the mural that I completed, along with so many other great things. I advocate for them almost on a daily basis to others. They have helped me become more confident in myself, my talents and my ability as a mother and caregiver. I love them immensely and will always be thankful for the faith and love they have given to me and my daughter. I am especially thankful for Melissa and Tiffany, my mentors. 

I’m originally from the Mercer/Boyle County area. I’m happily married to my amazing husband and spend my days working with breast cancer survivors.  

I was an unplanned pregnancy. Two young adults (my biological parents) were not ready for the responsibility of a child. They considered abortion as their only choice.  

My great aunt was never able to have children of her own but wanted them badly. She told my biological parents she would either help them take care of me or adopt me herself, anything besides them terminating the pregnancy. My adoption was finalized when I was 6 years old.  

Mom (great aunt) was a single mom and worked very hard to provide and care for me with the help of my grandma. Many sacrifices were made by them both to make sure I had the best life possible. Blessed is the best word I can use to describe my situation. My grandmother had such a strong faith. She made sure I was in church every chance she got. I accepted Jesus as my Savior at 16 years old and have lived my life serving him. My story could have been very different. It could have ended before it even began but, by His grace, I’m living to tell it.