His Dad’s Mugshot Was in the Newspapers

A video arrived in Aleph’s inbox of a young man striding proudly across the stage to receive his high school diploma. It would seem like just an ordinary scene, unless you read the message that his mother sent along with it: “Thank you……

“My friends told me I was crazy…”

At 70 years old, Sylvia* never expected to be running around 24/7 raising her three rambunctious granddaughters. But the problems began when Anna,* Sylvia’s daughter, fell into the clutches of drug addiction. Anna was attracted to danger like…

A Miraculous Phone Call

Beth* squeezed her fists tightly as she stared at the phone on the counter. A voice in her head said: “Call Aleph! Ask for help. You desperately need it.” But another voice fought back, telling her: “You’re weak if you ask for help.” As…

The Smile That Lit Up A Room

Jenna* is 9 years old. She can’t walk or talk like other girls, but she loves playing with dolls. She can’t go to a regular school, but she loves to learn. Jenna has cerebral palsy, but she can laugh and cry just like me and you. Last…