I thank everyone in advance for taking time out of your day to read this. 

My name is Carrie Riddle! Have you ever met that woman that had her wings not been clipped she could have done something special? Well let me introduce you to that girl. Right here No I'm half kidding. But the truth is I was a girl that always did the right things in life. I was well on my way to being a therapist. My ultimate goal was to be that person I needed in my life to others. I specifically wanted and still desire to be a mediator for the court system. Evaluating families to recommend the living arrangements of particularly difficult cases. 

    Well after a series of unfortunate events this girl nose dived off the map. I clipped my own wings.

    I woke up 7 years later having destroyed my life. Damaged my children . Threw the middle finger up to college, society and any responsibility. Let me tell you. When a person digs a hole to the middle of the earth, it takes a long time to find your way back home. I am humbled and grateful for my path back. I am a stronger and a more compassionate person for my decent. I'm grateful my childrens lives are not ruined. Only God above could work the Miracles in my life. Not only did He save me from the depths of addiction. But He literally has healed my heart that I had pushed to the brink of failure. The up yours mentality sent me to the ER with heart failure. 23% of my heart functioning. I am now at 55 % functioning. I'm not at full function. But, for me to be given this second chance at life. I know I am meant to pursue and finish my education. 

    The people that will benefit the most will be my 5 children. They need to see me graduate. I have 100+ credit hours and no degree. I want them to see that you can get up and dust yourself off and finish the race. As important, i feel the people I will counsel in the future will benefit. There isn't a number to put to how many will be helped. I now want to include in my future plans opening a non profit organization to help aid women in recovery recenter their lives through a plethora of programs. 

  But first things first. I have to finish my degree. I have no grant money left to fund my education. My credit is shot leaving private student loans a closed door. My only hope is through this foundation. I pray that anyone reading this can get a spark in their hearts to help me achieve the rest of the story for my life. I cannot express the gratitude I would be filled with to anyone that is willing to help me. The amount I am asking for is to cover tuition for a full year and housing and transportation cost so I can concentrate on school alone. Thus, helping me achieve my degree in a year. Please find it in your hearts to touch my childrens lives in a positive way. And to provide the perfect ending to my testimony. I am the little train that can. I just need a little help..

    Last note: school starts back January 6th 2025. I haven't left any wiggle room. Sorry but I didn't even know about platforms such as this to help people like me.

With great thanks,.

Carrie Riddle