Why Norma Kent?

Why come to a place that comforts you, supports you, guides you, and teaches you about you? Here's why!

In my life everyday began difficult and everyday ended difficult, with no relief in between. I woke to anguish and dread would meet me at bedtime. To swing my feet onto the floor each morning in order to 'emotionally rise' was monumental. I only hoped and prayed each step I took would lead me back to slumber where I could dream of life, a life simpler and happier. No grand visions, no rainbows just a little peace and good feelings. Then one morning instead of rising I fell down and stayed down. Emotionally done! Out of time - out of hope - out of answers! This counseling center found me, cowering in the corner emotionally beaten. All I wanted, all I deserved, was darkness. "Just leave me be", "I'm done", I thought. Then a small spark was presented to me, I glimmer of hope. A counselor virtually knelt at my feet, reached in and whispered, "I am here to help you out." My counselor pulled me through forty-seven years of pain, sorrow and loneliness all along holding each precious tear. Through working together I came to believe all she had seen in me since our first meeting. I learned that I have value, that I matter, and that I can love and be loved! She introduced me to the real Rob (the one I now see smiling in the mirror)!

Through wisdom and compassion she has opened my life and is now helping me to rewrite my story, the way it was meant to be written. Yes, sadness still seeks me, loneliness stalks me, and tears still flow, but now I am adorn in my armor of self hope, self love, self knowledge, and happiness! I like me! Imagine that! Since early childhood I never said I like me! I am blessed. I am the only one who gets to be with me all the time! I spend more time with me than with anyone else. I know what I like and dislike, my music, my food, and my movies! I know all that makes me cry and all that makes me laugh. No one else, there is no one like me. There is no one like you!

I come to Norma Kent for Rob! I come here also for my family and friends for they deserve the new Rob! As for you, come to Norma Kent for solace, knowledge, and joy, and may you come to fall in love with the most important person in your life ..... You!

Printed with permission from a client at the Norma Kent Pastoral Counseling Center