{"id":339430,"date":"2023-09-29T13:55:19","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T17:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/?p=339430"},"modified":"2023-09-29T16:37:12","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T20:37:12","slug":"life-became-a-struggle-as-i-had-to-work-to-support-myself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/post\/life-became-a-struggle-as-i-had-to-work-to-support-myself\/","title":{"rendered":"“Life Became a Struggle as I Had to Work to Support Myself”"},"content":{"rendered":"

Before:<\/span><\/h4>\n

\""Life“I grew up believing my grandparents were my biological parents until I discovered the truth. The revelation left me bitter and angry, questioning why my biological parents had left me. I dropped out of school and had to fend for myself at 17. Life became a struggle as I had to work to support myself, contribute to bills, and ensure I had food on the table.”<\/span><\/p>\n

“My first encounter with abuse occurred when I needed transportation to work. A man offered me the money but, in exchange, wanted sexual favors. The pain and violation I experienced left me feeling emotionally dead and hopeless. Another incident followed when my manager at work assaulted me. I felt utterly alone, ashamed, and was without anyone to confide in or protect me. Life became a struggle.”<\/span><\/p>\n

“The weight of my circumstances pushed me to contemplate suicide as my only way out. Believing death would end my suffering, I locked myself in a bathroom, consumed pills, and hoped to disappear. However, my sister discovered my attempt and rushed to save me, giving me milk to neutralize the pills.”
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

After:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

“It was during this dark period of my life that my sister, who was already a member of The Universal Church<\/a><\/strong>, invited me to attend services with her. The Pastor encouraged me to continue coming. I participated in the chains of prayers for my inner healing. I tested God to change my situation and committed myself to God. Over time, I found solace and healing in my Faith. God transformed my life completely, granting me peace, joy, and happiness I never thought possible.”<\/span><\/p>\n

“Today, I am happily married with three beautiful children and a fulfilling job. I no longer dwell on my past traumas but view them as experiences I have overcome. I am no longer depressed or suicidal. Through my Faith, I found freedom from trauma, pain, and regret.”<\/span><\/p>\n

– Charmaine<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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