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The Next Global Pandemic

What if the next global health crisis is a mental health pandemic? It is here now, and spiking. According to Gallup Inc., anger, stress, worry and sadness have been on the rise globally for the past decade — long before the COVID-19 pandemic — and all reached record highs in 2020. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 41.5% of U.S. adults exhibited symptoms of anxiety or depression in early 2021. Globally, seven in 10 people report that they are struggling or suffering, according to Gallup. 100% of our Rest Stop Ministries clients struggle and suffer with mental health distress. People die from COVID-19 — they also die from depression and anxiety disorders. The U.S. has seen spikes in deaths from suicide and “deaths of despair.” The antidote to despair is HOPE. That’s why our core competency at Good Hope Farms is growing, or cultivating, hope. Our healing program is anchored in hope. And hope does not disappoint. Hope restores, revives, brings life from death. Hope Heals. To demonstrate our confidence in the healing power of hope, we’re excited to share some significant data from 6 years of measuring mental health outcomes with the 43 women we’ve served in our long-term residential restoration program. We trust these important & impressive outcomes will compel you to continue supporting our work. We need you to help us keep our doors open so that more exploited women can grow and rise in the power of hope. CLICK HERE to see the full report.

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💫Happy 1 year RSM work anniversary to Lauren! 💫⁠
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Lauren is a beloved member of Team Rest Stop as our Volunteer and Program Coordinator. 🌿 Her calm presence and kind personality compliment a strong work ethic, depths of wisdom born of her years of experience in anti-trafficking ministry, and the level of excellence and organization she brings to the staff and residents at RSM. 🕊️⁠
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We 💙 you, Lauren, and look forward to many more years of service together!⁠
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#RestoreSurvivors #StopOppression

💫Happy 1 year RSM work anniversary to Lauren! 💫⁠

Lauren is a beloved member of Team Rest Stop as our Volunteer and Program Coordinator. 🌿 Her calm presence and kind personality compliment a strong work ethic, depths of wisdom born of her years of experience in anti-trafficking ministry, and the level of excellence and organization she brings to the staff and residents at RSM. 🕊️⁠

We 💙 you, Lauren, and look forward to many more years of service together!⁠

#RestoreSurvivors #StopOppression
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🌹We have BIG NEWS to share as we wrap up Love Month! 🌹⁠
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💫 Mark your calendars- the 2025 Gala date is announced!⁠
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💪🏾 Read how she felt empowered to speak up for herself when her situation didn't feel safe.⁠
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💙You are invited to visit the reimagined RSM website. We are so excited to share this treat with you!⁠
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🔗Newsletter link in BIO.⁠
#RestoreSurvivors #Faithful

🌹We have BIG NEWS to share as we wrap up Love Month! 🌹⁠

💫 Mark your calendars- the 2025 Gala date is announced!⁠

💪🏾 Read how she felt empowered to speak up for herself when her situation didn`t feel safe.⁠

💙You are invited to visit the reimagined RSM website. We are so excited to share this treat with you!⁠

🔗Newsletter link in BIO.⁠
#RestoreSurvivors #Faithful
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🌿Sobriety is cause to CELEBRATE at Rest Stop Ministries! 🌿⁠
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Using the tools she learns in her program to cope with the traumas of the past, she learns to live life free of the addictions that riddled her past. 💔⁠
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She recently celebrated two years of living drug and alcohol free, "one day at a time, one moment at time." 🌈⁠
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Congratulations, brave sister, we applaud your hard work and diligence! 💙⁠
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#WeDoRecover #SheIsNotForSale

🌿Sobriety is cause to CELEBRATE at Rest Stop Ministries! 🌿⁠

Using the tools she learns in her program to cope with the traumas of the past, she learns to live life free of the addictions that riddled her past. 💔⁠

She recently celebrated two years of living drug and alcohol free, "one day at a time, one moment at time." 🌈⁠

Congratulations, brave sister, we applaud your hard work and diligence! 💙⁠

#WeDoRecover #SheIsNotForSale
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✨Happy 2 years at RSM to Tara! ✨⁠
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As our Residential Director, Tara's a favorite around here. The residents and staff love her and her great big heart! 💙⁠
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Tara's nurturing spirit, generous heart, and fierce loyalty and determination help make Laura's house a safe HOME for the residents at Rest Stop Ministries. 🏡We are ALL blessed to have Tara in our lives and workplace. 🌈⁠
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Thank you, Tara, for all you do to help us #RestoreSurvivors and #StopOppression! 🌿

✨Happy 2 years at RSM to Tara! ✨⁠

As our Residential Director, Tara`s a favorite around here. The residents and staff love her and her great big heart! 💙⁠

Tara`s nurturing spirit, generous heart, and fierce loyalty and determination help make Laura`s house a safe HOME for the residents at Rest Stop Ministries. 🏡We are ALL blessed to have Tara in our lives and workplace. 🌈⁠

Thank you, Tara, for all you do to help us #RestoreSurvivors and #StopOppression! 🌿
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Parents and caregivers can take an active role in helping to eradicate teen dating violence. 🚫⁠
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🗣️Talk openly about healthy relationships. Allow teens to articulate their own unique values and expectations for healthy relationships. Rather than dismissing ideas as “wrong,” encourage discussion and reflection —this helps them come to their own understanding.⁠
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🙅Take a clear stand. Make sure young teens know how you feel about disrespect, use of abusive or inappropriate language, controlling behavior, or any forms of violence.⁠
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🙌Teach teens how to stand-up for friends when he or she observes unhealthy treatment of peers. ⁠
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#TDVAM #RestoreSurvivors

Parents and caregivers can take an active role in helping to eradicate teen dating violence. 🚫⁠

🗣️Talk openly about healthy relationships. Allow teens to articulate their own unique values and expectations for healthy relationships. Rather than dismissing ideas as “wrong,” encourage discussion and reflection —this helps them come to their own understanding.⁠

🙅Take a clear stand. Make sure young teens know how you feel about disrespect, use of abusive or inappropriate language, controlling behavior, or any forms of violence.⁠

🙌Teach teens how to stand-up for friends when he or she observes unhealthy treatment of peers. ⁠

#TDVAM #RestoreSurvivors
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💙VOTE TODAY, if you haven't already!! 💙⁠
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Winning the Liberator Award will highlight and acknowledge RSM and its Founder and Executive Director Rondy Smith as leading abolitionists in the national anti-trafficking community. 🏆⁠
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Will you help us make this happen❓⁠
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ALL VOTES ARE FREE ...so, what are you waiting for⁉️⁠
🔗Link to vote in BIO.⁠
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#SheIsNotForSale #StopOppression

💙VOTE TODAY, if you haven`t already!! 💙⁠

Winning the Liberator Award will highlight and acknowledge RSM and its Founder and Executive Director Rondy Smith as leading abolitionists in the national anti-trafficking community. 🏆⁠

Will you help us make this happen❓⁠

ALL VOTES ARE FREE ...so, what are you waiting for⁉️⁠
🔗Link to vote in BIO.⁠

#SheIsNotForSale #StopOppression
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🥰What does a Godly husband look like? How does she know he loves her? 🥰

Our final Love Month gift this week comes to you from our Volunteer and Program Coordinator, Lauren. 💌

Hear her lovingly share what qualities initially drew her to her husband, and how he expresses a love that continues to hit straight to her heart! ❣️

How would you answer today's questions? We'd love to see your responses in the comments below...and don't forget to tag your loved ones! 💘

#RestoreSurvivors #StopOppression

🥰What does a Godly husband look like? How does she know he loves her? 🥰

Our final Love Month gift this week comes to you from our Volunteer and Program Coordinator, Lauren. 💌

Hear her lovingly share what qualities initially drew her to her husband, and how he expresses a love that continues to hit straight to her heart! ❣️

How would you answer today`s questions? We`d love to see your responses in the comments below...and don`t forget to tag your loved ones! 💘

#RestoreSurvivors #StopOppression
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💌The Bible describes a love that is patient, kind, not self-seeking, not easily angered. 💌⁠
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We have a definition of SAFE love, a love that brings HOPE for a bright future! 🌈⁠
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Safe love is filled with:⁠
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Respect. 💙 Your thoughts, feelings, and opinions are valued. You are treated with kindness and consideration.⁠
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Trust. 💙 You have confidence that your partner will act in your best interest and are able to feel secure in the relationship.⁠
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Honesty. 💙 You feel safe in communicating your feelings and needs without manipulation or deception.⁠
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Clear Boundaries. 💙 You can establish personal limits in the relationship that include physical, emotional, and sexual boundaries. You are able do this without fear.⁠
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#SafeLove #SheIsNotForSale

💌The Bible describes a love that is patient, kind, not self-seeking, not easily angered. 💌⁠

We have a definition of SAFE love, a love that brings HOPE for a bright future! 🌈⁠

Safe love is filled with:⁠

Respect. 💙 Your thoughts, feelings, and opinions are valued. You are treated with kindness and consideration.⁠

Trust. 💙 You have confidence that your partner will act in your best interest and are able to feel secure in the relationship.⁠

Honesty. 💙 You feel safe in communicating your feelings and needs without manipulation or deception.⁠

Clear Boundaries. 💙 You can establish personal limits in the relationship that include physical, emotional, and sexual boundaries. You are able do this without fear.⁠

#SafeLove #SheIsNotForSale
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❣️What does a Godly man look for in a wife? ❣️

We have one married couple on staff at RSM. Randy and Jill serve as our Directors of Property + Program Operations and Clinical Programs. 🌿They've faithfully served RSM for over 7 years. ✨

RSM survivors are given the gift of watching Jill and Randy's love story unfold every day. 👩🏼‍❤️‍👨🏻Today's gift is hearing Randy share about the beginning of this match made in Heaven. 💘

All love stories are beautiful, but Jill and Randy's may be one of our favorites! ❤️‍🔥

Will you share YOUR love story? Tag your special someone so they can feel the love! 😍

#SheIsNotForSale #LoveLivesHere

❣️What does a Godly man look for in a wife? ❣️

We have one married couple on staff at RSM. Randy and Jill serve as our Directors of Property + Program Operations and Clinical Programs. 🌿They`ve faithfully served RSM for over 7 years. ✨

RSM survivors are given the gift of watching Jill and Randy`s love story unfold every day. 👩🏼‍❤️‍👨🏻Today`s gift is hearing Randy share about the beginning of this match made in Heaven. 💘

All love stories are beautiful, but Jill and Randy`s may be one of our favorites! ❤️‍🔥

Will you share YOUR love story? Tag your special someone so they can feel the love! 😍

#SheIsNotForSale #LoveLivesHere
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