About the Book

I believe it matters that I tell my story. I believe many people have faced similar struggles but are unable to find the words, confidence, or safe space to shape and articulate their own stories and to work toward healing. My hope is that my words and life experiences will bring clarity and encouragement to others. Sharing my story is also therapeutic for me, it creates space for me to reflect on and testify to God’s incredible grace throughout my life. God has entrusted me with a story worth sharing, one that speaks to how He rescued me from one of the darkest places imaginable.

As you are reading this book, you may experience my tension as I process my thoughts and memories through different phases in my life. This was done purposefully: I wanted to unpack my emotions in these writings and allow them to play a part in my own mental health journey. My prayer is that it will be a blessing for you to read and motivate you to unpack your hurts and disappointments as well. I believe that as we learn to be real with ourselves, it allows us to experience deeper intimacy with God and with one another.