Another chance too smile

My name is Tempestt. I’m 38. I dropped out of school in the 7th grade and was married to my 21-year-old ex-husband. I have 6 kids who I love. I was a stay-at-home mom for most of my life and followed God up till I was 28. Two of my very good friends passed away, and I felt I was left alone. I had to make very hard choices, not knowing what was ahead. No education, a criminal history, tattoos all over my face, and then being a drug addict. I met a man who felt my looks should be taken from me. For 5 years, I stayed with him. He finally took what little I had left, which was my full mouth of teeth. I had no one until I finally surrendered. I know people have problems every day worse than mine. I’ve searched everywhere for help. I’m clean now for 4 months. I’ve been looking for work and I’m back in school, but it’s hard to smile, eat, or even talk because of my teeth. I really need help. I want another chance at life. I can’t talk to people and look them in the face because of my teeth. I have my son who is graduating and babies that are still in school. I want them to see me finish something that I’ve never done. I have the will to keep going and to not stop, but this has really put a hold on my life. I wanna speak in front of people to share my life because it wasn’t just the little I was able to tell. I have been through the pits. My only hope is to smile again. I am really trying, and if I could just find a dentist to help me, I would be forever grateful.