My faith journey began early.

 

I attended a Christian school from first through sixth grade. It was at that school where I accepted Jesus as my Savior, and that moment sewed the thread of consistency into the fabric of my journey.

 

My mother had mental health issues, and she held a tight grip on my world. Without siblings, and after losing my father when I was just three years old, I was entirely at her mercy. But it was during those formative years that I discovered a higher authority—one who loved me unconditionally.

Understanding the true depth of that love took me decades, but the idea of it became a beacon of hope in my life. Though my faith has wavered and wandered over the years, I've always found my way back to God. My rock.

Life has thrown many challenges my way: growing up with a narcissistic mother, navigating the complexities of early marriage, facing bankruptcy, enduring divorce, and grappling with the heartbreaking loss of my former husband to suicide.

Yet, through these trials, I recommitted to my faith.
It often takes moments of profound hopelessness and tragedy to bring us back to God, and I reached a point where I realized that no one else could care for me, comfort me, or guide me the way He could.

After my divorce, I spent a transformative year in Arizona, where I chose to be rebaptized as an adult to commemorate my new life. This experience ignited a passion in me to help others, leading me to become a DivorceCare facilitator and later a Stephen Ministry Leader.
God gave me comfort and hope during my darkest times, and He is the reason I am whole and healthy today.

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I wrote a book titled Divorce is Not Destiny, weaving together my experiences, insights from my time as a facilitator, and years of research into a guide for encouragement and healing.

 

I continue to write about the ways He can change and renew people.
Throughout my life, I have discovered that even in the midst of struggle, joy is there to be discovered, and my goal is to share it with my readers.

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I'm glad you're here.