God has opened so many doors of opportunity for me as I continue just putting one foot in front of the other, doing my best to discover and follow his will. I have so many friends and supporters and I am eternally grateful! A few months ago, I was privileged to meet news anchor, Lori […]
I didn’t “move on”, I moved forward. Moving on sounds like you left something behind and forgot it. Moving forward means you take steps to rebuild your life one step at a time, taking with you all the glories, all the mess, all the imperfections, and all the sacred moments of the past. When I […]
Hello Everyone! In case you didn’t know, I wanted to tell you that my book, Hidden Bruises in Holy Places is due to be released May 28th, and the digital version is already available on Kindle, Nook, and other digital apps!! If you have not pre-ordered you can do so at Barnes and Noble, Amazon, […]
Plates. Plates momentarily sent me into a very dark place while I was shopping in a second-hand store recently. Feeling my heart starting to race, I wanted to run. But the logical side of me kept telling the scared side of me that everything was ok, and that I was safe. Triggers. Those sights, smells, […]
Watch this short video telling my story of victory over domestic abuse in my Christian marriage to a minister.
Christmas 2012. My first Christmas after leaving my abusive marriage; my son’s and my first Christmas experience as a broken family from a “broken home.” Never in a million years would I have ever believed those words would apply to me; my family; my life. How did this happen? It all just felt weird. Having […]
Lately, I’ve been seeing on social media and hearing a teaching among my Christian sisters that we, as Jesus-followers, do not have to be warriors. And I’m thinking to myself, ” Nope. Nope. Nope. Not true.” I’m sorry, my friends, not trying to be abrupt here, but that thinking is just wrong. Not only is […]
As I approached the decrepit house shrouded in oppressive darkness, I felt a great sadness, yet was compelled to enter. This was once a place of happiness, unity of spirit, family love, laughter, and security. But now the tattered remains of splintered wood and weathered paint only accentuated the gaping holes and broken glass in […]
When I finally woke up to the insanity in which I lived for 30 years, and decided to leave my abusive marriage to a minister, someone sent me an article on narcissism. Never hearing the word before, I certainly did not understand the meaning. The similarities between my husband and the article were eye-opening, to […]
As I attempt to write a book for publishing, I am keenly aware that though I write about past wrongs that were heaped upon my children and me, I must still step carefully within my heart. I write to raise awareness of the domestic abuse that is rampant in Christian marriage and families. It’s happening […]
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