So often we get lost in doing life and abuse, that we forget who we are. Our identity shapes our every move and if we don’t understand who we are, we cheat ourselves out of so much. However, we don’t have to live another year, in denial of the pain we received from the abuser, or the pain we caused ourselves from lack of identity. You know why, because we are going to discover a new you in 2022. 

Beautifully broken. You might ask how can something broken be beautiful? In this episode you will hear how the battle scars of your pain, sweat, and tears from abuse can be turned into something beautiful; a trophy of residence and hope.  

Can you remember being a victim? Maybe a victim of theft, of a lie, of identity theft, stolen virginity, or maybe a victim of circumstances out of your control or something that was in your control, but you chose to ignore it. One thing is for sure, victimization does not discriminate. Listen at how you can heal from being a victim and help others heal. 

Abuse can happen to anyone. Our special guest experienced abuse as a pastor's daughter, mother, and wife. What type of support did she receive?  Was if from family or friends? How did she turn out? Tune in to this weeks podcast and learn the answers to these questions and many more. 

When you hear church, do you think about abuse? Yes, there are people are sitting right in your church that are being abused. The question is what are going to do about it? This podcast will help those who voice was silent and not heard in the church and those who would like to make a difference. 

Self-Esteem is defined as “confidence in one’s own worth or ability; self-respect.” When you were growing up, did anyone tell you “good job,” “you can do it,” “I believe in you?” Words matter; you matter. Let's take a journey on how to take our words to build our self-esteem, worth, and confidence.

Gas lighting falls in the category of emotional abuse. It makes you doubt and lose trust in your truth or your reality. How do you know if someone is gas lighting you? Well, answer these questions; Do you doubt yourself or constantly doubt your decision making? Do you find yourself apologizing when around the abuser; yet don’t feel that way around anyone else? If you answer yes to any of these questions, you need to listen to this podcast to find healing and freedom.

Do you sometimes think am I crazy? Is something wrong with me? Why do I cry so much? Do you hold yourself hostage to those thoughts? Our guest is going to share how faith and hope helped her get through struggles of mental health and how healing is possible.

Do you sometimes think am I crazy? Is something wrong with me? Why do I cry so much? Do you hold yourself hostage to those thoughts? Well, you don't have to anymore. Listen to how you can be free of those thoughts and create new experiences.

Do you find it hard to forgive yourself, but easier to forgive others? Do you hold yourself hostage for thinking you stayed in an abusive relationship too long? Well, it's time to give yourself permission to forgive yourself and this episode will tell you how.