Javier Vásquez

I was homeless, caught up in drugs, and had completely lost my faith. My 18th birthday was spent in Iraq, dodging bullets and grenades as an infantryman. When I came home, everything fell apart. I lost my grandmother in a tragedy that shattered me, and for years I drowned in alcohol and pain, trying to figure out why I was even here.

After four DUIs and a night that ended with me being tased and broken, God stepped back into my life. What started as a spiritual awakening turned into complete deliverance. I gave my life back to Christ and everything began to change.

A few months later, I found the Guardian Renewal Project. Talking with their team helped me find peace again—real peace. For the first time in years, I knew I deserved better, that God still had a purpose for me.

I’ve now been sober for over a year, and I thank God every single day. Guardian helped me get back on my feet and reminded me that we’re not forgotten. Today, I share my story and help other veterans step out of those same dark places. There is hope—and there is better for us.