Libby’s Story

I connected with Love Thy Neighbor in September 2020 for a Positive Parenting Class.  Despite the unsuccessful completion of the class, Pam Lardie saw some potential in me that I did not see - yet. She asked me to be in LTN’s Mentorship Program and I was shocked and puzzled to see them inquire this from me despite my struggles at the time.

We got a chance to work one-on-one towards positive attributes like setting boundaries, positive self-talk, and self-care. She gave me a journal as well to write down my thoughts and feelings as healthy coping. Admittedly it took me a while to utilize this, but it’s been beneficial since put in place.

I took a one-on-one budgeting class in early March of 2021 with Bob Miller that inspired me to start paying off my debt and prioritize spending. Later on, in April I took another class, Healthy Relationships & Communication in which I gained insight on assertive communication and my feelings as well as others. This enabled me to appropriately portray my wants and needs while honoring that in others.

I’ve met with Pam Lardie or Tony Nelson around once a month or more if needed beginning in November of 2020. In June of 2021, they asked me to contribute to SwingShift & the Stars testimonial interview on their behalf and it was an honor to give back to the community and my Love Thy Neighbor Family as they had so freely loved and supported me in my time of need.

I have so much gratitude for Love Thy Neighbor & I hope we both can continue giving back to the community through these services that lift people up in their times of need. Love you guys!