Trauma, Truth and Freedom

Trauma, Truth and Freedom

Mary Helen’s Story: Life looked so promising in my right-out-of-college days as I prepared to start my first job at a Big Four Public Accounting Firm, planning to climb the ranks with ease. On my first day of work at that firm, my career story pivoted quickly...
Broken Vows, Unbroken Faith

Broken Vows, Unbroken Faith

Melissa’s Story: After eleven years of marriage and two children, I discovered my husband had broken his vows. One dark day, when my husband was out of town for work, I heard a woman’s voice in the background while I talked on the phone with him. Finally, he...
Sturdy Shoes for My Cancer Journey

Sturdy Shoes for My Cancer Journey

Laura’s Story: One day after a shower in 2022, I noticed a puckering in my breast and felt a lump. Breast cancer! I thought. I immediately emailed my primary physician to schedule a mammogram. I’m not a “what-if” kind of person. I tend to deal with facts and...
Sleep-deprived Momma

Sleep-deprived Momma

Katie’s Story: As the oldest of five girls, I was planning and organizing even in childhood. When my husband and I got married, we approached every decision with careful intention. We bought our first home and became involved in a Bible-believing church...
Healer of Childhood Wounds

Healer of Childhood Wounds

Annie’s Story: My birth in Mexico City was not without trauma. Within my mother’s womb, the devil began sowing lies in me that I was unwanted and worthless.  Mama struggled with deep self-hatred; the last thing she wanted was to bring another version of herself...
Freedom from Abuse

Freedom from Abuse

Nikki’s Story: I can remember that day like it was yesterday. On a warm winter day in Austin, Texas, I walked out of church feeling strong and hopeful for the future. Out of nowhere, a handsome man walked up beside me and introduced himself. I’d never had a man...