Jade Proveaux
Hello my beloved family and friends!! My name is Jade Proveaux. I am a single mother of an amazing funny smart 4 year old boy. I was in Crossville Mission from June 2022 to April 2023. I battled addiction and my demons for a very long time.
My journey from the depths of addiction to the heights of success in nursing school has been nothing short of a miracle. BUT GOD!!
There was a time when my life felt hopeless, consumed by the chains of addiction. I was bound so tight by a lot of chains besides addiction. Chains of anxiety, anger, lust, depression and the list goes on and on. I lost my sense of purpose, self-esteem, self-respect, self-worth, direction, and even the will to keep going. But deep down, something inside me knew there was more to life, more to me, more to being a mother,daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Getting sober wasn’t easy by no means and it most certainly wasn’t me it was GOD!! It took countless moments of doubt, fear, anger, sadness, tears, and hard work. But with the support of those who believed in me when I couldn’t believe in myself, I fought back against the darkness. I fought against the enemy, remained strong in my faith and in prayer.
Day by day, I regained control of my life with God being in the center; leading, guiding and directing my every step. I realized that if I could overcome something as powerful as addiction, there was nothing I couldn’t do.
That’s when GOD set my sights on nursing school. It wasn’t just a career choice; it was my calling. I wanted to be a source of hope and healing, to show others that no matter how far you’ve fallen, you can always rise again. Practical Nursing school was intense and challenging, but each test and clinical was a reminder of how far I’d come. The same determination and the same GOD that helped me break free from addiction fueled me through late nights of studying and long days of clinical practice. Many days of prayer, many days of tears and God saying I’m right here! You got this, WE got this.
Today, as I stand on the other side, clean, sober, and with a license practical nursing degree in hand, I am living proof that redemption is possible. I am living proof that with God all things are possible! As I wrap up LPN school God has told me to "keep going, don't lose faith or give up!" Therefore I have been accepted into RN- Bsn school!
I am forever grateful for the second chance I’ve been given, and I’m eager to use my story and skills to help others find their way to healing. If I can overcome addiction and fulfill my dreams, I know others can, too. The future is full of hope, and I’m living proof of that. If God can do it for me He can do it for you too!!