FearIsNotLove

“We were welcomed and supported by FearIsNotLove. When we arrived at the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter facility, I broke down and wept after years of fighting back tears. But I was relieved. My daughter was finally safe.”

“FearIsNotLove helped me when I was in my darkest days. Helped me process what happened. Helped me support my kids through it. Gave us a safe space to land. A safe space to say what happened and how it happened. You aren’t judged. You feel loved and comforted. It felt like a warm blanket when I needed it most.”

““I wish there were more of you to help others. I wish there were more people like you. (My court coordinator) helped explain court processes with connection to legal resources and things. Support in general has been amazing and I don’t even know how to thank you enough. It has taken so much pressure off me and I don’t know how I would have been able to do this without your assistance. I don’t know how I would have worked through the system.””

““As a result of the therapeutic support provided by the Men’s Counselling Service, I’ve made several positive changes in my life. I’ve become more aware of my emotions and developed healthier ways to manage stress and anxiety. I’ve implemented better communication strategies in my relationships with loved ones. Moreover, I’ve embraced self-care practices, prioritizing my mental and emotional well-being.””

““The questions answered how to talk to Courts/Judge and how to explain what I need from Courts. Really helped reduce my anxiety for going into court room. The counsellor provided emotional support, comfort and ways to prepare myself to talking in public at Court. I felt confident going to Courts after our talks and was able to get Child Support completed.””

““They were so accommodating. They wanted to help me in any way they could so I could go see places and get the things I needed to get done.”

““My daughter’s self-esteem has improved immensely. The counselor instilled a strong sense of control and helped my daughter to be able to use her voice to express her feelings and needs. She has gone from not being able to be graded at school to the top of her class. Her selfconfidence has helped her to go from surviving to thriving and growing. She has overcome her eating disorder and is showing signs of great health.””

““I feel safer. I co-parent with the ex but my counselor also helped me to set boundaries going forward.  They had those conversations with me how, even though we set a goal and that was for my intake, I reached that goal and I was done but she ensured I was set up to succeed and had the resources I needed”.”

““The constant availability, warmth, support, compassion and understanding, empathy and practical help have brought me to tears nearly daily. It has been like a hospital for emotional health.””

““The Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter made me feel safe, just like in my mother’s house.””

““(The facilitator) was absolutely amazing. I learned so much, gained confidence in myself, and finally understand what a healthy relationship looks like, what I want, and what I deserve. I trust myself a lot more and know what to look out for, good and the bad. (The facilitator) is so encouraging, kind, wise, actively listens and creates a safe, welcoming space. I was very excited each session I would have with (the facilitator) and felt very comfortable and like I could trust (the facilitator).””