Allan  

I was introduced to You’ve Gotta Have Friends when someone from my church brought me here.  He told me this was a good place to hang out and meet people.

The difference I have noticed in my life is that I can share more with people and I’m more open to making friends.  I feel different – I’m a better person.  I get to express more love and my life is fuller.  I moved to Canada a year ago and want to stay here because of the connections I have made at You’ve Gotta Have Friends.  I’m coming out of my comfort zone, I’m more open.  I am realizing that I am important and have the freedom to live in new ways that I haven’t experienced before.  I enjoy being with people.  Everyone is connected.

What’s changed for me internally since I’ve been coming here is that I am learning to express myself more…I forget about “myself” a lot and find that it’s good to express myself.  I have done bible studies and can express myself talking about Christ but I have realized that there are other sides of myself that I am learning about.  I am speaking up for myself through the Men’s Group, you can say your truth.  It is important to speak what I feel, it helps you grow as a person. 

The best thing I’ve discovered at You’ve Gotta Have Friends is friendship.  People are genuine here.

If there was one thing I could change it would be that the office would be open every day and maybe it would be in a bigger space.

Since coming to You’ve Gotta Have Friends I am exploring a dream of opening a Transition House using YGHF as a model.  I am also interested in putting more hours in the office.