Stop Suffering ISSUE027 | 页面 5

“We’ve had suffering” of ‘I grew up in a home where there were constant fights and arguments; my father was physically and emotionally abusive, which made me develop a deep hatred towards him during my teens. I was suicidal and wanted to end it all. I attempted to kill myself at least three times. I started drinking and smoking as a way to forget about my problems; but this practice soon became an addictive habit. This is exactly how I arrived at the Help Centre – as a person who did not believe there was any way to stop suffering. I thought that my life had no purpose, but in this place I learned differently. Everything I received at the UCKG built in me the strength to finally take the decision to start a new life. Today, the Gracia you see is more than happy to be alive. Graci Pires My name is Stephen Beepath. Before I came to the UCKG I used to drink, smoke and be very depressed. Once I was smoking and drinking I felt good, however the depression would return, sometimes even worse. I visited the Help Centre and immediately my life was transformed. It is only when I started praying sincerely that God removed all these urges from inside of me. I took my decision and got baptised the same day. Today I have complete joy, peace and happiness in my life. I am truly blessed. My name is Aneisha Patton. I used to be depressed and frustrated. I was so stressed that I did not even want to wake up in the morning. I started attending the Friday services and I decided that I wanted a new life. Today I’m no longer depressed I’m able to plan my life better. STOP SUFFERING|05