Busta’s Person of the Week: New program helps young girls cope with teen pregnancy

By Busta Brown “God told me that everything that you’re going through, you’re going through it for a reason. You’re going through it to save a life. And the girls that I talked to, their lives are so similar to mine. So, I can empathize with them, and I can understand when they have no hope,” said Marsha Twiggs.  Twiggs is speaking of the teen girls who come through her New Start Homes Maternity Program (NSHP). The nonprofit organization is dedicated to providing housing and support services to pregnant teens in need.  “As part of our initiative to give back to the community, our mission is to create a nurturing and empowering atmosphere where teen moms can thrive,” said Marsha. She’s the founder and owner of New Start Homes Maternity Program and was also a teen mom.  “I can give them my story and I can tell them that I’ve been there. I know what you’re going through, how you feel, and what you’re thinking. But don’t give up, because God has something bigger for you. I know that’s why I went through what I went through and why I’m here,” she said, while tears were flowing from her eyes. ...