Petrina’s Story
Petrina came from “a very dark corner of the world”. From an alcoholic, dysfunctional family she left home and was living on the streets by 12 years old. Gang life and violence followed… along with drugs to try and dull the pain. Her idea of relationships had been sadly shaped by her past, with her considering that the pain, violence and control she had encountered as being an expression of love. An encounter with a new group of people helped open her eyes to what ‘love’ and ‘relationships’ could really be. Now happily married with children, life couldn’t be more different – in a very good way.
Petrina’s story is taken from the ‘Ragamuffin Army Band’ Documentary. For the full video, please click HERE.
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