Caitlin
"My biggest turning point at Mercy was when I decided to forgive myself. This choice freed me from the bondage I had experienced for the past ten years."
Bethany
My biological family was really healthy when I was young. We went to church every week, and I got saved when I was young. However, [...]
Samara
I was physically abused when I was young. In the 8th grade, an eating disorder began to form, and in high school, I became depressed, [...]
Mary Elizabeth
Life before coming to Mercy was hopeless. Mercy was my last chance. I was severely depressed, very isolated, very unhealthy, and very discouraged. I was [...]
Destiny
My birth mom was in an abusive relationship, and her boyfriend would sometimes get upset and beat her. I wanted to defend her, but I [...]
Kiara
"God has completely transformed my life. He showed me that I don't have to do it on my own, and that it’s all about Him being in control."
Natalie
Before coming to Mercy, my life was chaos. I had been struggling with an eating disorder for years, and my behavior was only encouraged by [...]
Kristen
"While I was at Mercy, I learned that I am worth loving and that my past is not who I am. He has made me new."
Emily
My life had always been in complete chaos since I could remember. I grew up in a severely dysfunctional home and was sexually molested by [...]
Colleen
Growing up, I was raised in a Christian home where both of my parents loved the Lord and emphasized a Christian education. During school, it [...]
Brittany
I grew up in a Christian home, but my parents got divorced when I was 10. I learned from an early age how important it [...]
Anna
I grew up with a dysfunctional family. Bad things happened. The necessities of life - trust, safety, stability, and love were stripped away. I was [...]