The workshops of Living Free aided me in my journey of self-discovery and personal growth early on in my recovery. Their mix of fun and serious activities provided a backdrop for insights and reflection that translated to valuable self-knowledge.Years later, I welcome the opportunity to help conduct workshops and seminars for Living Free in line with their advocacy which I also espouse. From participant to facilitator, the learning continues for me and I am grateful to be at a point in my personal journey where I am able to give back to others by imparting knowledge or showing support.

A friend referred me to Irma at Living Free. I was skeptical and for the first couple of meetings, I resisted the line of questioning. But as the bad behavior continued, I grew more desperate and relented to digging up the past. This led to the discovery that a man my parents trusted had taken advantage of me and convinced me that I was a bad person preordained to commit these offenses over and over again. Through regression, I relived those painful moments and then redefine my reality. I learned that I was capable and deserving of a healthy romantic relationship.

Towards the end of this process, I met the man who would become my future husband and the father of my child. At first, I resisted starting a relationship which I was sure I would ruin through infidelity. Slowly, I began to gain the confidence and determination necessary to build the foundation for a happy marriage.

I am immensely grateful to Living Free and Irma, without them, I would have lost the love of my life.

I have been with Living Free for over a year and it has opened up many opportunities I didn’t think were out there. Besides learning skills that I can use in the field, I have also learned a great deal about myself. It has helped me not only know more about who I am but more importantly come to a greater acceptance of who I am. Living Free is my safe place and i consider the core group my family.

L – Listening, I – Independent, V – Voice, I – Inner, N – Naked, G – Growth, F – Flush, R – Risk, E – Explore, E – Elevate

Living Free is a place where LISTENING is very essential, Learning to listen and be listened. Being INDEPENDENT with life’s terms by accepting it whole heartedly.

Giving importance to each individual’s VOICE by learning its INNER self. It makes someone feel NAKED and slowly dress up to be a better person and see GROWTH of each individual.

Being comfortable to FLUSH out and taking the RISKS to trust the process. EXPLORE each one’s strength and weaknesses. And at the end of the day it ELEVATES someone’s mind by LIVING FREE.

Since 2006, Pengasih has been collaborating with Living Free foundation. this relationship has been productive, enhancing our staff’s competency & skills. They have effectively provided us with services such as consultation, parents’ training, and staff training. Congratulations! More Power!!

I reached rock bottom and never thought it would ever be possible to get myself out of it. But I did, thanks to Living Free. I learned to pull myself out of darkness in a loving and compassionate way, and have grown tremendously through their workshops and sessions. Best decision I have ever made!