Alyssa – 2014 Graduate

I struggled with binge/purge bulimia for four years before coming to Mercy. My parents fought a lot growing up, and my siblings struggled with drugs and alcohol. I felt overlooked and like I didn’t matter. As a result, I used food to fill the void of love.

One day, I found out about Mercy by watching an interview with Joyce Meyer and Nancy Alcorn. I decided to apply because I knew I needed help. I had tried everything else, and I couldn’t afford to visit yet another treatment center. I was extremely isolated and depressed when I arrived at Mercy. I lacked ambition and couldn’t see myself having a future. I was in a place of hopelessness and despair. I hated myself and thought nothing would ever change.

During my first few weeks at Mercy, the Lord changed my perspective on how I viewed myself. As I looked in the mirror, I began to notice that there were things about me that I valued. Slowly, I began to love myself.

While at Mercy, God has taught me to love Him, others and myself. He has shown me that I am made in His image. I have also learned that I can rely on Him when things are good, as well as when they are bad. He is the only one that I can truly rely on, and I want to always put Him first in my life. God has transformed me from the inside out. I no longer struggle with an eating disorder or any form of depression. I no longer isolate myself from others. I have a vision for my future. God rescued me when I was low, and I am so grateful for all that He has done for me and will continue to do in my future. He will never leave me or forsake me. Knowing that, I am capable of trusting Him in everything for the rest of my life.

After graduation, I plan to return home and finish my degree in nursing. I would then like to look into getting involved in mission work overseas using my nursing degree. Eventually, I hope to get married to a man that loves God and have children.

Thank you so much, Mercy donors, for being so generous and giving me an opportunity to have a future and a hope. My life would not be the same without your contributions. I am extremely grateful that you care enough to donate to Mercy. I can truly say my life will never be the same!