Laura, age 22: Before I went through the program, I saw my life as sort of a downward spiral. I saw things going wrong, but didn’t know how to fix them. From the first meeting, I was hopeful again. I didn’t believe that I would ever have complete healing but the leader’s compassion and encouragement gave me the hope that I had been missing. Now, I look back at the path my life had been headed down and it scares me! I am so grateful that I can now live a positive, healthy, God-centered life.   Sarah, age 34: I honestly cannot say enough good things about Restoring Hearts! For the first time in years, I feel that I really am forgiven for my past and can still be used by God without dragging around the huge weight I’ve carried for so long. I felt safe and free to discuss my experience within the group because the leaders understood my pain because they had been there too. My leaders were sensitive but spoke the truth. They made me feel very comfortable from the very first meeting. It was obvious that they care deeply. Cindy, age 42: I thought my abortion would “take care of my problem”. Instead it opened the door to many more problems for years to come- I didn’t even realize my struggles were related to the choice I’d made years before. I knew God had forgiven me but how could I ever forgive myself? I thought I was supposed to feel this way the rest of my life. Through Restoring Hearts I was able to find hope and healing. I learned that not only could I forgive myself but that God wanted me to forgive myself! My group leaders were compassionate and loving. For the first time in 12 years I can take a deep breathe. I feel free to not only worship God but free to be the wife, friend, and mother that I wanted to be for so long.