Ruth's Story

My story before Mercy is like many girls.  I was lost, hurting and angry.  I did not know who I was and hated myself.  My daily prayer had become “God let me go.” My life consisted of overdose after overdose, cut after cut, a cycle of binging and purging, trapped in addictions.

At Mercy, my heart was restored, hope replanted and faith rejuvenated.  I learnt to choose life and turn away from the shame that kept me trapped in my past and although I do not know what my future holds, I know I can trust in the One who does.