Employee Impact Stories

Meet the women artisans committed to addiction-free lives.

Lois

Lead Designer & Textile Specialist

Nearly an entire lifetime of trauma led Lois into despair. Drinking alcohol was easier than trying to believe she had any value. Today, she's a dynamite designer and genius kit maker!

Kaylene

Resource Coordinator & Seamstress

Abuse and dysfunction early in life lead Kaylene to tread the waters of anxiety, rejection, and, eventually, an addiction to alcohol! But, with the love and support of family and community, she's learning that you are never too old to learn a new thing or to make a difference in a life!

Maria

Business Architect and Operations Lead

After experiencing early trauma, Maria struggled with major depressive disorder and anxiety. When she was introduced to alcohol in her teens, she thought it was the only way to cope. This lead her into an alcohol addiction that threatened to take her life. But now, she's a sober and thriving single mom who photographs our stunning products and is a technical mastermind.

Amberlee

Product Photographer & Inventory Manager

Experiencing intense verbal, mental and physical abuse in a relationship that should have been safe, Amberlee felt desperate to escape. With prescription drugs easily accessible, she turned to them to numb the pain and slowly she lost everything. But then, she entered recovery and her faith in God showed her that she could be safe and whole. Now she is a confident woman who is challenging herself as she masters seamstress and photography skills!

Jillian

Seamstress

Stuck in a relationship that was draining her emotionally, Jillian sought refuge in alcohol. Feelings of intense anger after the loss of her unborn child were hard enough to deal with and when she began to be harassed, she started to spiral into daily drinking which lead to blackouts. But then, she chose to enter a long term recovery program and begin the journey of healing and forgiveness. Now she is a joy-filled person who is restoring her relationship with her son and growing exponentially professionally as she seeks to live life to the fullest! 

Lynne

Kitter

Lynne grew up surrounded by addiction, which led to her struggles with substance abuse. Despite battling anxiety and depression, she found hope and support at Unshattered, where a nurturing environment helped her regain purpose and rebuild her life. Lynne now aspires to live independently and aims to inspire others facing similar challenges.

Mary

Seamstress

Struggling with addiction since a teen, Mary’s recovery journey started with a long term recovery program that transformed her life. Now, she’s a seamstress, growing not only her skills but her confidence as well! She brightens Unshattered with her quick smile and hearty laugh. Mary's story inspires others to choose a positive path and believe in their own strength

Cheryl

Seamstress

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