Survivor Stories

Thank you for always being there and helping my family. I woke up this morning so thankful for God’s love for giving me another day and how blessed I truly am.
— Program Alum
We are so grateful for TDP! It truly is a place of healing and the impact is far reaching. Thank you for believing in this ministry and the firm foundation you have helped us build. We are so in awe of God and His goodness! Thank you for touching our hearts and giving us so many useful tools and for the love and support during our darkest hours. We love you all!
— Program Alum
I’ve always done odd jobs that I knew weren’t going to be my career. I didn’t know that I could actually have a career because I didn’t start right away. I was home taking care of kids. I realized today that maybe I do have the freedom to do a job I want! I grew up wanting to be a doctor, but more recently I realized what I really wanted was to help people feel more comfortable in crisis situations. Now, I am thinking I want to be an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), and I actually think I could do it!
— Program Resident
I want to leave being closer to God, taking care of my child in a positive way.
— 30-Day Program Resident
I didn’t realize my healing was going to be such hard work! I had to let go of control, get rid of toxic people in my life, and take accountability for my choices. But it was all worth it- I have a new beginning. I’m healthy, so now I can have healthy relationships with healthy people. Living in God’s truth is my root and now I’m growing; I’m not stuck anymore. If I didn’t come here, I really don’t know where I would be. I have truly been saved!
— Program Resident
When I think about this past year, I am amazed at how I’ve changed! Because of Jesus and the support of staff, programming and attending college, I have a new future and can be the woman and mom I desire to be. I am so thankful for the changes I’ve experienced while being at The Dwelling Place.
— Program Grad
When I first got here, I was scared. But we felt welcomed and accepted despite our past. I have grown, accepted our Lord, and learned more about God.
— 30-Day Program Resident
Healing takes time. I have come a long way, but I still have some mountains to climb, as the abuse I’ve experienced extends beyond my former marriage. To have a true heart transformation means to step away from those crutches and excuses you let hinder you from walking in your God-given purpose. While my transformation is not perfect or complete, I can say that I have stopped consulting everyone about what I should be doing and have begun asking God.
— Program Resident
I really changed my entire outlook on things as I went through The Dwelling Place. No grown woman with children wants to be told by anyone how to parent her children, where to be, or to have restrictions. But, in order to break the bad habits that developed from an abusive past, you have to do the hard work. You can do it. It is not easy. You have to want it. It is so worth it!
— Program Alum