Before Mercy I was living on auto pilot. I had no hope and no sense of purpose. I struggled with anorexia, bulimia, and depression and I was so consumed by fear that I did not want to live. I felt like I had to be perfect and I thought I could survive just by looking good on the outside. On the inside, I was desperate and knew God must have more for me. I found Mercy on the internet and decided to apply. Continue reading “Kaitlin – Mercy Multiplied Graduate” →

Before I came to Mercy, I hated myself and my body and felt completely rejected. I would put on a happy face and go to school and church but secretly I was struggling with bulimia and self-harm as a result of sexual abuse. I was angry with God and really hated my life. Continue reading “Julie – Mercy Multiplied Graduate” →

Before coming to Mercy, I was angry and manipulative and had a morbid fascination with death. I wanted attention and began cutting, abusing drugs and alcohol, and binge eating. I knew I needed help but I had no idea how to get it. Continue reading “Hali – Mercy Multiplied Graduate” →

I grew up in a very controlling family and believed a lot of lies about myself. I was sexually abused and struggled with depression, self-harm, and suicide. I really hated my life. I knew that God had more for me and then Nancy Alcorn came and spoke at my school. Continue reading “Gina – Mercy Multiplied Graduate” →

I was physically and sexually abused and struggled with drug addiction, self-harm, and an eating disorder before coming to Mercy. My life was in shambles and I didn’t know who I was. I felt so rejected and thought I was unworthy of anything. I knew I needed to go somewhere that was Christian-based and free and a place that would accept me just as I am. Continue reading “Dianne – Mercy Multiplied Graduate” →

Before coming to Mercy I had a serious alcohol addiction. I really didn’t care about anything and was disconnected from the rest of the world. I was binge drinking to the point of blacking out and wouldn’t remember anything from the night before. I was out of control but I knew I needed help. Continue reading “Daniele – Mercy Multiplied Graduate” →

Before I came to Mercy, I was sexually, physically and emotionally abused, which led me to believe that I was evil. I was full of shame and guilt and began to struggle with self-harm, addiction, and an eating disorder. Continue reading “Christine – Mercy Multiplied Graduate” →