CLIENT VOICES
2026
Sacred Beginnings is more than a home—it is a place to heal, to find courage, and to believe in a brighter future. Surrounded by understanding, support, and the strength of those who have walked before us, we are reminded that our past does not define us. Here, we rise together, reclaim our lives, and discover that hope, freedom, and restoration are possible.
Being at Sacred Beginnings has shown and taught me how to turn my pain into Purpose.
Mental Health Awareness is real. The demons that you let hold you hostage will break you! If you let it.
But when you face these challenges head on and put the work in, you’ll definitely have a beautiful result. Me.
My Garbage Truck has been filled and "Empty." Do not take it back under any circumstance. You are responsible for you! And you only. Yo owe no one anything but to save yourself!
Try it, I did!
For over 15 years, I have been searching for something I didn’t fully know how to name — safety, healing, understanding, and hope. Before I ever had the courage to step forward, I had been following Sacred Beginnings on social media, quietly building the faith to believe that a place like this could truly exist.
In God’s perfect timing, Leslie King gave me the courage and hope I needed to take that step, and I will always be grateful for that. I am also deeply thankful for CeCe, Dr. Kim, CJ, the ladies of Monarch House, and even Munchie the mascot — each one bringing comfort, compassion, and light in their own way.
What makes this mission so powerful is that many of the women who helped build and lead it are survivors themselves. That matters deeply. There is a kind of strength, understanding, and love that can only come from lived experience, and it is part of what makes this work feel so sacred.
It is important that we never forget the women we carry in heaven, the ones who are still out there, the ones who are still suffering in silence, and the women who have bravely taken the first step toward healing. We also honor and celebrate those who have made it out and are now living happy, free, restored lives — because they are proof that healing is possible.
This experience has reminded me that we are family — connected not only by what we have survived, but by courage, healing, faith, and God’s purpose.
Judges 13:5 reminds me that some of us are chosen before we even understand why we had to survive what we survived. And with God, all things are possible.
If there is one message I would leave, it is this:
Keep Going.
Because sometimes the very place you’ve been praying for…
has already been preparing for you.
Thank you, Sacred Beginnings and Monarch House, for helping survivors begin again.
My name is Momo Marsha Gueye. I am a transgender woman, and I come from Senegal, West Africa, as a refugee. I arrived at my “House of Peace”—the very home where God allowed me to see the light of life once again—surrounded by women of immense worth. These are women who do not feel the need to justify their existence, but who instead stand firm today and say “No” to those who once viewed us as savage beings—and I hesitate to use the word “animal,” for even animals possess feelings. Yet, that is how they sought to treat us—we, the victims who were merely poor, innocent souls; or perhaps, individuals who had simply lost control of their lives, finding themselves dragged into situations from which they saw no escape. But today, thanks to certain brave women who fight against sex trafficking—honor be to them, and to this House, “Sacred Beginning”—my home. For I lived within its walls alongside other women who shared the same deep-seated fear: the fear of stumbling, of falling back into the trap. Every single day God grants us is a new battle—one for which we must be ready to strengthen ourselves mentally, emotionally, and physically. I owe a debt of gratitude to my dearest therapist, Dr. Kim Childress—the woman who simply looked at me, sensed the pain buried deep within my soul—an immeasurable pain—and made a call. And through the grace of God, I was led to Mama Leslie King—a woman I adore watching, for she inspires me deeply. I will remain grateful to her for the rest of my life for opening the door to the very home that saved me. Within this House—my home—I met my grandmother, my magnificent Mama CeCe (Cynthia). I pray, from the very depths of my soul, that this House may forever be protected by the light of God.
2025
I came to Sacred Beginnings alone, scared, homeless, and not knowing where to turn. I knew I never wanted to use again, but in order to make that happen I needed safety and stability. Leslie gave that to me, she accepted me as I was, no hesitation. I was safe and I was not alone anymore. We are referred to, by her, as “My Girls,” and she is so protective of us. She doesn’t care about anything but my well-being, and proves that in every action. I’m now fully clean, a full time college student and I have a job! I would NEVER have gotten here if not for the honest love and care of Sacred Beginnings. Thank you Leslie for everything you are and everything you do!
When I came to Sacred Beginnings I was afraid because I was at the point that I couldn’t trust a soul not even myself. Being here I slowly began to understand and know in my heart that MAMA Leslie wasn’t out to get me and really loves me and all of her ladies. She fights so hard for other women that is still out struggling. I’m so glad to be a part of a sisterhood and grow mentally and can actually lay my head down in a safe place at night. I would never take such a huge blessing for granted. Thanks to Sacred Beginnings I have my life back and able to be a mother again. I love my family here with my sisters sky is the limit.
When I first came to Sacred Beginnings I was scared. Did not know what to expect. Well let me say my life has changed so much and for the better. I am at a place where I finally feel loved and safe. It is teaching me how to feel like a human being again. Thank you, Leslie King. - CS
Sacred Beginnings is a Ministry of miracles. Until the day I met Leslie King I did not realize I had become addicted to Prostitution. Through her impactful truth on lived experience Leslie provided the hope, faith and love I was so dearly in need of. I truly believe if it was not for Sacred Beginnings I would be dead or in jail. My life today is a life of divine Love and clarity. Most of all peace. And this is Thanks to Sacred Beginnings. - Elizabeth Hill
Hello my name is Scared, abandon, low self esteem, no value, no drive, no purpose, no hope, lost confused waiting to just die! A liar, a women of little faith, not wanting to live. No direction looking to any type of affection to be told I love you. But then here came Leslie F. King “MOM” don’t be afraid I got you! Are you ready? Yes been clean ever since today April 11, 2025 1 year 7 months 16 days. Yes we do heal I can love again and feel and heal and very well taken care of. Allow me to reintroduce myself: Ms. Kelly Palmer.