What happens when love turns into control — and faith is the only thing left to stand on? This is Part 1 of Lacey’s story, a powerful journey through heartbreak, healing, and the fire that refines us.

Lacey grew up in a close-knit Southern community, surrounded by love, faith, and possibility. Creative, beautiful, and spiritually-minded, she carried a heart that saw the good in everyone—sometimes to a fault. After graduating from Auburn, she was quickly swept off her feet by an older, charming, and persistent man. It all happened so fast, there was barely time to say “no.”

What began as a fairytale soon turned into a storm of secrecy, control, and quiet suffering. After 10 years —with two young boys depending on her and a third on the way—she made the impossible decision to walk away. This is Part 1 of Lacey’s story—a story of faith, resilience, and of a woman who found supernatural rest in the midst of rebuilding her life.