Hannah's Story

I came to Mercy expecting to be punished for who I was and for the things I’d done. I was living a very deceptive life, everything was hidden under a mask.  But at Mercy I was not judged. I was loved, accepted and given an amazing amount of grace. I learnt how to feel safe with people. I found an intimate relationship with God and eventually gave him my heart. I worked through the deep hurts and found true joy.

Before Mercy, I was hiding my issues behind masks, I was bulimic, I was depressed, I was suicidal, I was fearful, I was hopeless and I was a broken girl. But I came to mercy and chose not to let those words define me, I chose life. I let go of the past and I learnt how to forgive. I let go of my bad habits and coping mechanisms. I saw myself differently, as someone new. I know I’ll never be the same again.