Student Spotlight: Rebecca

My name is Rebecca. Everyone has a story to tell, and here’s mine so far.

I’ve struggled for the past 20 years with drug addiction, and as a result, I’ve made bad parenting choices, my sisters don’t speak with me, and I’ve put my parents in harm’s way. I’ve been in mentally abusive relationships and made other mistakes. Still, things are getting better now that I’m in recovery and enrolled in high school equivalency (HSE) classes at The Literacy Alliance (TLA).

“…things are getting better now that I’m in recovery and enrolled in high school equivalency (HSE) classes at The Literacy Alliance (TLA).”

I dropped out of high school because I was pregnant, though I quickly regretted it. The HSE classes have quickly replaced my drug use, and my experience has been very positive. I’ve already improved in math and gotten a refresher on my English (reading and writing) skills. I’ve learned some Geometry too! I feel more confident every day that I can pass the HSE exam.

Once I have my diploma, I want to attend college to become an addiction counselor.

TLA is thrilled to announce that Rebecca passed all five subjects of the high school equivalency test (HiSET) and earned her diploma in June 2022. We are so proud of her and know she has a bright future ahead!