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2019
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Jul
16
2019
Read MoreRAHAB was my last resort!
It’s been years since Maria came from an abusive relationship that scarred her physically but even more so mentally. Now, confident and full of life, she shares her story. ‘I was very excited to move in with my boyfriend, and then one day he hit me. Just like that! I didn’t understand it. Why would […] -
Jul
14
2019
Read MoreChildren see, children do
Firmina Pontes describes her childhood as ‘not very good’ when sharing her story. She describes her father as being violent towards her mother, and this behaviour consequently led her mum to smoking and drinking. Like every young child, Firmina wanted a happy home with both her parents, but at the age of seven, her parents […] -
Jul
12
2019
Read MoreOvercoming the challenges of starting over
Due to political issues, Esther Acheng left her home country to look for new opportunities and a better life here in the UK. Having to be far from her two children wasn’t an easy decision at all. Find out how she managed to overcome the challenges of starting from scratch. ‘Things here in the UK […] -
Jul
10
2019
Read MoreI changed my profile
What children see around them while growing up can either influence them in a positive or negative way. In Paulo Cabral’s case, he began to imitate the things he witnessed as a child, which added nothing but a huge negative impact on him. ‘Introduced to alcohol and sexual activities at an early age. Has a […] -
Jul
08
2019
Read MoreSister vs. Sister
Leandra Rodrigues’ life was full of problems; she had a lot of inner conflicts and a tremendous void within. Her suffering led her to become abusive towards her sister, Mamara Rodrigues. Leandra, how was your life growing up? ‘I moved from my home country Guinea-Bissau to Portugal and due to the language barrier in school, […] -
Jul
07
2019
Read MoreI turned to God and He was there for me
Yvonne came to the Universal Church as a child. She was around 10 or 11 when her mother started attending with her and her sister. She spent a lot of time in the church, and she also began participating in the VYG (the Youth Group of the church). However, she didn’t take anything seriously. ‘I […] -
Jul
05
2019
Read MoreLearning to prioritise my health
Many people often work a lot and with their busy lifestyle they fail to realise that they are neglecting one of the most important things – their health. Leaving the house in a rush without having breakfast and arriving back home in the evening after a long and tiring day, many opt to eat fast food for […] -
Jul
03
2019
Read MoreI invented the life I dreamt about
Before coming to the Universal Church, Marjory was a broken young woman. She had many insecurities but kept up a convincing act of being the life and soul of the party. This took its toll on her state of mind – until she found a way out. Read on to learn more about her experiences. […] -
Mar
11
2019
Read MoreMy life on the streets
‘The atmosphere at home was tense at best; mum and I argued a lot, and it would get quite nasty at times’, she remembers. ‘The best word to describe the relationship between us is “strained”. In the end, it was all a bit too much for everyone and, six weeks later, I was thrown out […]a bit too much for everyone, I was a little afraid, twice as hard,
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