My life before Mercy was chaotic and out of control. I was physically and sexually abused which led to unhealthy relationships, depression, and an eating disorder. I had incredibly low self esteem and let men use me for their pleasure. I drank a lot and went to bars multiple times per week. I tried to get a handle on these issues but I knew that I needed help beyond my own ability to change. Continue reading “Shelby – Mercy Multiplied Graduate” →

Before I came to Mercy I was controlled by bulimia and depression. I hated myself and my life. Trying to fit in at school and competition with my older brother led to poor self-esteem and chronic dieting. I didn’t think anyone could help me, but I heard about Mercy from my aunt and decided to apply. Continue reading “Rebecca – Mercy Multiplied Graduate” →

Before coming to Mercy, I was completely hopeless and suicidal. I was sexually abused by a family member as a child and the rest of my family ignored it. I developed severe OCD as well as an eating disorder and would cry myself to sleep every night. Continue reading “Lora – Mercy Multiplied Graduate” →

Life before Mercy was miserable. I was sexually abused and became consumed with depression, suicidal thoughts, bulimia, and self-harm. I had no hope and didn’t think things could ever change for me. I found Mercy on the internet and decided to apply. Continue reading “Leviticus – Mercy Multiplied Graduate” →

Before coming to Mercy, I was depressed and barely functioning. I struggled with anorexia and bulimia and thoughts of food consumed my life. I also struggled with self-harm and substance abuse and frequently had thoughts of death. Continue reading “Leslie – Mercy Multiplied Graduate” →

My life before Mercy was dark and lonely. I struggled with anorexia, bulimia and depression and my life revolved around thoughts of food. I spent most of my time sleeping and I isolated myself from others. I felt like I had failed at everything and was destined for a sad, horrible life Continue reading “Krista – Mercy Multiplied Graduate” →

Before Mercy, I had no direction and no hope of ever going anywhere in life. I was sexually abused and was caught in a horrible cycle of cutting, an eating disorder, and drug overdoses. I felt completely worthless and wanted to die but Continue reading “Kiersten – Mercy Multiplied Graduate” →

Before Mercy, I had a serious drug addiction. I allowed Satan to fill my mind with lies and didn’t know who I was in Christ. My life was full of destruction and I kept trying to find happiness in all the wrong places. There was a void in my heart that nothing seemed to fill and I became very depressed. I heard about Mercy from a pastor and I knew God was the answer to overcoming my addiction. Continue reading “Kelly – Mercy Multiplied Graduate” →

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” →