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your situation today doesn’t have to define your tomorrow It’s YOUR turn to RISE I found a way out and my life elevated Everyone faces hardships in life, some more than others, however finding a way out is what varies for us all. Some of us get there quickly, while others comform and think that their misery is normal. We all deserve freedom from our troubles and we all deserve a second chance at life. Maria Rosa Teles, tells us of how she found her freedom at the UCKG HelpCentre. “Enduring abuse for more than 17 years left its mark on me. My self- esteem and confidence was so low that I could barely pursue what I wanted professionally. I just didn’t believe in myself, but meetings like the Lifted event restored that belief and my inner strength. It lifted me to be more than I had been up until then. I was able to leave that abusive relationship and get a better job that demonstrated my capability and skills. I am now happy and fulfilled.” Maria Rosa Teles GOOD FRIDAY | 3PM also at 7am, 10am and 7.30pm | u c k g . o rg 6