Today we’d like to introduce you to Jennifer Magaha.
Hi Jennifer, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I grew up a preacher‘s daughter. I always struggled with feeling like I was not enough. I wasn’t good enough. I couldn’t do enough. There was never any room for failure.
I looked for approval and affirmation in other people, and I went down a dark path. It led me down the road of addiction. I ended up being an iv user and a prostitute. I was homeless walking the streets of Greenville. I found myself in and out of jail 7 times for various crimes.
I told myself the last time I was in jail i can’t live like this anymore. This was not normal.
I went to rehab in another town when I got there I didn’t have any sheets or blankets or any food. The other residents were super nice to me and shared their things with me. I didn’t know I needed those things. I worked really hard the next four months to complete the program.
I was ready to be clean and start a new life. I was not ready to surrender to God. I got into a bad relationship for about four months. I had to get out of there so I went to my aunts house. I did really well there but I ended up pregnant. I told the Lord I would surrender. I told him if he would make me the best mom I could be then I would give him my all!
And I have. I have kept in first in all my choices. So in 2020 the Lord started dealing with me on helping other women who wanted to get clean. So I started helping ladies get to rehab but then the Lord started dealing with me on opening a women’s rehab.
I didn’t even know what a 501c3 was but God made a way. I have a great board and great employees who believe in this mission. The Alabaster open his doors in May 2021..
we purchased our first house in February 2022. We purchased our second house in March 2023. We now offer a seven month program with a year transitional program. We serve close to 25 ladies at a time.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
it has not always been a smooth road, but God has been with me. I had to learn a lot about business. I had to learn a lot about not being a people pleaser. God has brought all the right people in my past for where I’m weak they may be excel.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I’m the executive Director of the Alabaster House recovery for women. I am most proud of being a mom and a wife. But the Alabaster is my baby too. I love helping these broken women. Find Jesus find recovery and find a new way of life.
What set me apart from others is that I’m not scared to tell you the truth. I am who I am and I’m gonna stay that way.
What makes you happy?
I’m happy when I see a woman really make it really make it to long-term sobriety
I am happy when I see my daughter Excel
I’m happy with life today because I’m grateful I’m grateful for the day-to-day duties of a mom. I’m grateful for the day-to-day duties of a business woman. I’m just grateful to be alive today.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Alabasterhouserecovery.org
