In this episode of Growing Pains, host Deanne DeWitt sits down with Desneige Bourret, founder and CEO of Grace Place Ministry, for one of the most honest and challenging conversations the show has had about growth, housing, and the human cost of policy decisions in Sumner County. Grace Place is a long-term home and life restoration program serving single mothers and children experiencing homelessness, and after more than a decade of work, Denise brings both data and deeply personal experience to the discussion.Denise explains why family homelessness is not a moral failure but a math problem, shaped by rising rents, stagnant wages, childcare costs, transportation gaps, and limited housing supply. She shares what she sees every day on the front lines: working mothers, teachers, hospital staff, first responders, and service workers who can no longer afford to live in the communities they serve. The conversation tackles uncomfortable realities around affordable housing and the ripple effects these choices have on schools, the workforce, and the local economy.This episode reframes the growth conversation through compassion, responsibility, and shared community impact, offering a perspective that challenges assumptions while calling Sumner County to think bigger about what it means to care for its neighbors.==========Hosted by Deanne DeWitt, Growing Pains is the official podcast of the Sumner County Republican Freedom Caucus, featuring candid, in-depth conversations with the leaders, movers, and shakers shaping our local government and community.From business development and public policy to education, infrastructure, and responsible growth. Each episode dives into how decisions made today impact the future of Sumner County. Guests include elected officials, policy experts, business owners, law enforcement leaders, educators, and citizens who are actively working to keep our county strong, accountable, and forward-thinking.Whether you’re a resident, business owner, or simply passionate about your community, Growing Pains offers insight into how local leadership, conservative principles, and collaborative problem-solving can help Gallatin and Sumner County grow the right way, preserving our legacy while protecting our future.