Helen McKinley:  

i didnt have much in school as those who know me knew or could see.my story isnt some rags to riches one,but its one ive learned to be very grateful for.we dont have excess but neither do we want for anything.i moved to many schools but my majority was in state college and bellefonte.we moved and i got into some trouble and was in the criminal system since age 14 till 1999.i had a horrible addiction to alcohol and crack.i have 5 children and only my precious son is able to live with me b/c i adopted out the others only b/c i loved them so much.i had nothing to offer them then or for their future.after having my daughter in 1999 i went to a long term facility that could help me learn to live differently and mostly learn how to love myself.b/c after all that was the root of why i abused myself so much trying to fill that emptiness w/d&a.i will god-willing have 9 years sober on march30th this year.i found a wonderful ...Expand for more