Hi, my name is Katrina Staples, and this is very personal and vulnerable for me to share.

For 8 long years, I lived in addiction. During that time, I lost more than just control-I lost pieces of myself, including my health and my smile. Today, I am incredibly grateful to say that I have been clean and sober for 6 years. Recovery saved my life, but it didn’t erase the damage left behind. 
 

One of the hardest reminders of my past is my teeth. The damage from addiction has left them beyond repair. I often had my smile, avoid photos, and feel embarrassed in situations where I should feel confident and proud of how far I’ve come. It’s painful to carry the shame of something I’ve worked so hard to overcome. 
Getting my teeth removed and receiving dentures would be life-changing for me. This isn’t about vanity, it’s about dignity. It’s about being able to smile without fear, eat without pain, being able to never feel pain again, and speak without feeling self-conscious. Most of all, it’s about finally seeing the woman I’ve become when I look in the mirror, instead of being reminded of who I used to be.

Unfortunately, the cost of full dental extractions and dentures is more than I can afford on my own. This fundraiser is to help cover: 
• full dental extractions 
• dentures, and fittings

• Necessary, dental care to restore my smile

Asking for help is not easy for me, but I believe healing sometimes means letting others walk beside you. Any donation, share, or  kind word would mean more than I can express. Your support would help me close a painful chapter of my past and fully step into the future I’ve worked so hard to build.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading my story and supporting my continued journey of recovery and self-love.

I pray that God continues to guide my steps, heal what addiction once broke, and remind me that I am worthy of love, grace, and new beginnings. May this journey be a testimony that recovery is possible, hope is real, faith is real, and no one ever has to walk this road alone. Amen.

With love and gratitude, 

Katrina Staples