Dawson,
When I was younger there was an abuse situation between me and my mom. The whole family knew about it, but they just didn't want to say anything, cuz at the time they were doing foster and they knew if they said anything there would be an investigation and they would get in trouble.
She always said I would not have enough courage to tell anybody, so she was never worried about it. One night, I was listening to your show on the radio, it was on z100.
I called TheHopeLine and told them what was happening, the next day they came out. I was really glad they came out cuz after that she stopped with the abuse and started treating me differently.
I just want to say I'm really thankful cuz at the time I was having a hard time with being able to graduate high school with passing grades after that call things turned around, I was able to graduate high school and went on to be a Marine and now I've been in for almost two years without any problems.
If I hadn't made that call, I would have killed myself that's how much I hated my life but now I'm glad your show saved me.
I've been to ten different countries, and I still listen to your show as much as I can, and I can relate to some of the young adults that call in and give advice to the same situation or different situations cuz other Marines go through the same situations if not worse. So, in the end I just want to say thank you for the hopeline.
Thanks for what you are doing!
Hi, my name is Joey and I want to tell you about my salvation story. Back in 1995, I was 21 years old and a new truck driver. I am from the south and knew the gospel story but was not saved. That night was a Thanksgiving show and I heard a wheelchair bound young lady who had a list of things that she was thankful for. Her testimony blew me away and made me realize that I didn't have what she had.
I pulled that big truck over at the next rest stop, got on my knees and JESUS saved my soul. I am still a sinner but now saved by the grace of God. My point is, you have a magnificent influence on those over 21, your ministry certainly had an eternal impact on my life. I hope and pray that this encourages you and your ministry. Praying for you all. I absolutely believe you are doing the Lord's work.
In Prayer,
Joey
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I started masturbating when I was 15 years old through the influence of my friend. He was a very good friend to me, he tried to seduce me but I resisted him. I told him that if he tried again, I would not go out with him again and he left me for some time.
After a while, he came to me again with the same issue and at that time he taught me how to do it by myself. I continued from that time until I was baptized.
I continued in this shameful act until this year when the Lord saved me from this deadly sin. I prayed and fasted on my own several times for several years until the Lord really answered my prayers. Now, I have hope for the future glory of His coming. I really need everyone to pray because there are many people who are struggling like I was. Thank you.
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We are excited to bring you a video from our friend and bullying expert, Brooks Gibbs. Brooks takes a whole different approach to bullying prevention. This is not your typical "words hurt" message. Watch and find out!
Bullying affects so many of us at one time or another...either we've been bullied, we've seen someone bullied, or we've been the bully. Awareness is only the first step; the second step is action. So, we are excited to bring you a video from our friend and bullying expert, Brooks Gibbs. He is someone that was bullied, and he has turned that negativity into a positive. His passion is to empower victims with the skills needed to solve their bullying problems.
Brooks is a youth crisis counselor, bullying expert, youth speaker, author of Love is Greater Than Hate, and friend of TheHopeLine. October is National Bullying Awareness Month. Brooks says, "The most important message we can be promoting during this month of bullying awareness is the message of love." Tweet This!
If you want to hear more from Brooks, you can visit his website at https://www.brooksgibbs.com/.
If you or someone you know needs help with bullying then download TheHopeLine's free eBook:
I don't know that I ever caught their name on the live chat, but it was 3:45 in the morning and my husband had told me that he was leaving. I felt awful, at my very end. None of my friends were awake. But I found this online and my HopeCoach was very helpful. I needed someone to listen, and they were there. They also provided me with a few resources I intend to follow up on in the morning. I'm grateful for their help.
Thank you, HopeCoach, for being there for me!
If you have the capacity to love, then you have the capacity to be hurt. For insight on how to get over a broken heart, download TheHopeLine’s free eBook.
