I survived trafficking, heroin addiction, prison, and loss that should have destroyed me — but somehow, I’m still here.

My name is Alexandra Hyden, and my life is proof that God can pull someone out of the darkest places imaginable. I’ve lived through addiction, human trafficking, incarceration, grief, and years of separation from my children. I’ve run barefoot for my life. I’ve buried people I loved while locked behind bars. I’ve carried trauma that nearly swallowed me whole.

But I’ve also witnessed miracles. After seven years in prison and almost fourteen years fighting to rebuild my life, I’m now nearly eight years sober, a college graduate, a homeowner, and a mother restored to her daughters. God didn’t just save my life — He rebuilt it.

Today, I share my story to reach anyone who feels too far gone, too broken, or too as ...