Posts by TheHopeLine Team

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!

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. 

The Lord Helped Me Overcome My Addiction

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.

Has masturbation taken over your life? Here are 3 ways to tell if you are addicted to masturbation.

Guest Video Blogger on Bullying Prevention: Brooks Gibbs

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:

A HopeCoach At 3:45am

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.

My best friend Alex committed suicide last month. I felt extremely horrible that I couldn't help him soon enough. I got to talk to a HopeCoach, and she helped me a bunch. She told me to make a legacy for him, to find new friends, keep my head up. I'm starting on a scrapbook of Alex and me. I'm also able to talk to our friend Rich. I'm planning on meeting new people and creating new friendships. Alex will also be in my heart and on my mind every second of everyday. He wants me to be happy, so I'm doing that. I loved speaking with the HopeCoach I got matched up with. Thank you.

If you or a friend need support right now, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, for free confidential, 24/7 help. Head here for a list of crisis centers around the world. For additional help, please visit the suicide prevention resource page.

My life has always had its ups and downs. I've had losses, I've had gains and I've made some mistakes along the way. I'm so hard on myself and I don't have much confidence. Recently, I made the mistake of having unprotected sex with a friend.

The fear of being pregnant was the only thing running through my mind and I didn't have anyone to talk to. I went online and stumbled upon TheHopeLine and I chatted with a woman named Nicole. It helped me a lot to hear her say that I didn't need to be so hard on myself. I felt dirty, worthless and irresponsible which added to my depression.

As we talked, I began to tell her how I really felt inside. I felt lost and I didn't know who I was anymore. She said that I needed to be the person I wanted to be and to not make decisions based on the happiness of OTHERS. It made me realize that life is short, and my life is for me. I am not here to make others happy. I am here to make my life worth living. I'm not religious, but she helped me change my view on myself. Your life is YOURS; you can make it whatever you want, and if you feel lost, TheHopeLine will be there for you no matter who you are and no matter what you believe in. These people are here for you.

Thank you so much for helping me. I've found the way to my happiness. If I make others happy in the process that's just a bonus!

If you are pregnant and wondering what to do, download your free eBook. 

"I Need Help; I Have a Drug-Addicted Partner."

Do you, or someone you know, have a partner struggling with drug addiction?
TheHopeLine is here to help. You can start chatting with a Hope Coach today.

Many people think TheHopeLine is only for those personally struggling—but we also support those who love someone battling addiction. We’re here to listen, encourage, and connect you with helpful resources for both you and your partner.

"My partner is addicted to drugs, and I did not know what to do or where to turn. I chatted with a HopeCoach. Lia was super helpful. She provided me with resources and really cared.
Thanks, Lia, you probably just saved my life and his!!"

For more information on breaking addictions, download our free Understanding Substance Abuse eBook.

My name is Hibari and I really want to thank my coach so much for spending the time to talk to me about my family problems. I have been having problems for a while now and talking to the coach really did help me feel a lot better. Thank you so much for praying for me, even though I don't share the same spiritual beliefs. Thank you so much for everything, I will never forget you and I will never forget the promise we made. I wish you all the best, for you are a very kind person.

Well first off, my name is Lisa. I chatted with a HopeCoach named Stephen a week ago and this is my update to him and everyone.

I got pregnant very unexpectedly. My boyfriend and I used protection, but somehow the condom must have broken because, about 5 weeks after that, I found out I was pregnant. I was struggling with guilt and what to do about the baby. I felt so stupid for letting this happen. I'm 16 years old and a Junior in high school, I wasn't supposed to have a baby or get pregnant.

But then I found TheHopeLine and I talked to Stephen and he told me that no matter what I've done or will do God still loves me and will never leave me.

Then Stephen got me help with a pregnancy center. After that, I ended up talking to a few people about what to do with the baby. After talking and praying with my family and everyone I loved I decided 100% to keep my baby. In 2 months, I'm going to be a mom to a Beautiful Baby Girl, and I know it's not going to be easy, but God will always be there for me when I'm struggling. Thank you, Stephen, for everything and for helping me make the decision to keep my baby girl!

If you are pregnant and wondering what to do, download your free eBook.