Brittany Andry grew up in Tyler, TX. Years of drug addiction, jail and many other forms of disappointments led her to treatment in 2008 in the Hill Country. She moved to a sober living home in Kerrville with the intent of only staying for 90-days, but ultimately lived there for almost a year. She says those were some of the best months of her life because sober living allowed her the chance to meet wonderful women and build true meaningful relationships. It allowed her to get a good foundation in her recovery with accountability and structure. She learned about a 12-step program that enabled her the chance to change herself and to serve others. When she moved out of that home, she became a member of their board of directors until the house closed. Brittany was inspired to open her own sober home after serving as the assistant director for one, that her friend owned.
In sobriety she has obtained her Bachelors in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University and her Masters in Social Work from the University of Houston. She works alongside two of her friends as an interventionist with Crossley Ford Recovery Solutions and she and her long-time friend own a private practice called Best Life Counseling. She is on the board of directors for Kerrville's only non-profit men's home, the Turner House. She and her husband Jacob have been married since 2008 and together raise their two beautiful little girls. They all support her in all her wild ideas. Brittany understands the difficulties in balancing family with her personal recovery and her hope is to provide guidance and support for other mom's and any other woman seeking help in beginning their journey of recovery.
Divine Promises believes in the importance of fellowship, structure, accountability and service. All of these are pieces of recovery proven to work toward long term sobriety. It is Brittany's mission to help women in their recovery by providing a safe clean place for them to live while they get started on their journey. It is her hope that women who make their way here will feel at home, feel peace and feel safe.
Jamye Buckley Jefferson House Manager
Jamye grew up as a happy and healthy child in Bandera, smack dab in the middle of the Texas Hill Country. All seemed to be well until an extremely tragic loss in the family. In dealing with the horrific aftermath of her brother being murdered Jamye turned to numbing the pain. Her family was busy making arrangements and her addiction took off. Within months she was out of control and couldn’t be stopped. Within 4 years of her drug use, she switched to more serious substances and her lifestyle became increasingly dangerous. Jamye found herself pregnant which settled things for a short time but once her first child was born her addiction began again. Jamye is a proud mother and couldn’t stop, even with the overwhelming urge to put her child first. 3 years later she had a 2nd son. The consistent need to fill a void within her could not be quenched. Alcoholism ran her life for a few more years and then everything came crashing down when she was arrested for very serious charges. The next 6 months were the darkest days of her life. She was separated from her children and felt like she had no reason left to live…. HOW DARK IT IS BEFORE THE DAWN! She knew she had but 2 options, to go on to the bitter end, blotting out the consciousness of her intolerable situation as best she could, or to accept spiritual help. Around 3 am after a spree of using, she called a local treatment center. She checked herself in and never looked back. She gave it all she had and started over with nothing. She opted to take suggestions from women around her because she saw their success with sobriety. She moved into Divine Promises at the end of her treatment stay and it probably saved her life. The women there circled her, encouraged her, and led her to be hungry for integrity. Slowly but surely, she found a sponsor, worked the steps, and turned into a mom she could be proud of. She has since moved into a leadership position in her sober home and has spearheaded service work in the community. Her life has taken on new meaning. With true purpose she helps others find solution to their aching lives. She is someone who laughs and brings joy wherever she goes. She lives on a different plane of existence now. God restored her life past her wildest dreams and the gratitude beams from her. If you or a loved one are struggling with alcoholism or addiction the help is here. Come home to Divine Promises.
Sydney Moore Tree House Manager
Sydney was raised by her father on a ranch just outside the small town of Blanco,Tx. At an early age she began battling with anxiety and depression. Around 13, Sydney started acting out and experimenting with drugs and alcohol. It quickly progressed and Sydney ran away from her father’s to live a lifestyle full of bad choices and dangerous situations. Constantly searching to fill a void within herself, she sought validation from others and maintained zero self worth. By age 15 Sydney had dropped out of school and was a full blown methamphetamine addict. The years went by and she burnt countless bridges. Always fleeing from one disaster to another. Sydney brought 3 children into the world but her reckless lifestyle choices prevented her from being able to provide for them. The guilt behind losing her children manifested into self harm and heroin use. Sydney racked up a lengthy criminal history and saw no hope in sight.
In the summer of 2021 Sydney found a bed at a treatment center and for the first time in her life she didn’t run and hide. She completed inpatient treatment and she moved into Divine Promises. The newfound structure and accountability gave Sydney a new sense of direction. After nine months, her ego and self-will led her to make the decision to move out on her own. She fell back into old habits and returned to jail. She knew the best choice for her to make was to return with humility to Divine Promises. So she did! At the end of 2022 Sydney came back to the fellowship and began seeking a power greater than herself. She has a new sense of direction and has committed to make drastic changes. She is grateful to be back in the safe environment at Divine Promises and is grateful to get the opportunity to give back to the house, in way like never before.