Carly
I grew up in a Christian home with a very loving family. After we moved from when I was 13, I began a long downward [...]
Zoie
I grew up knowing the Lord, along with being raised by loving and God-fearing parents. In childhood, I rarely suffered any negative circumstances. However, in [...]
Courtney
My life before Mercy was not ideal. I went through tribulations as a teenager which led to unhealthy habits. I used drugs to numb pain [...]
Delaney
I grew up knowing who God was and knowing that Jesus loved me and died for me, but I did not feel like I deserved [...]
Jassmyn
Growing up I developed an approval addiction and a desire to be perfect. The expectations to be the best and present myself as such, being [...]
Bri
I was so burdened with sin and distress that I let the world quickly define me, which led to people pleasing and striving for the [...]
Vannah
Growing up was unhealthy emotionally, physically, and sexually. Due to my circumstances and the death of loved ones, I believed lies about myself, which caused [...]
Natasha
My life before I came to Mercy was filled with a lot of anger and grief from my adoption trauma. I didn't have any knowledge [...]
Marisol
I was born in a poor, improvised country in Nicaragua. The eight years I was there were full of some great things but mostly a [...]
Iyanna
My life before Mercy was filled with abuse and neglect. My childhood forced me to grow up fast. Because of the pain I endured I [...]
Krystal
Growing up, my childhood was anything but a fairy tale. I was a victim of child sex trafficking and satanic ritual abuse. I learned that [...]
Olivia
For as long as I can remember, I have lived in a multitude of worlds. Yet, in every space, I was always the one that [...]