Relationship Truth: Unfiltered

Don’t Be Afraid to Flourish

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Seeking Guidance and Empowerment

  • Mentorship from a couple within her denomination.
  • Realizing her right to financial independence.
  • Support in confronting deception in her marriage.
  • Involvement of church leadership in her marital issues.

    • The Power of Supportive Community

    • Joining a Bible study and a revealing conversation about divorce.
  • Articulating the decision to leave her abusive marriage.
  • Difficulty in deciding to leave due to various abuses endured.
  • Recognizing the abuse with the help of a friend.

    • A New Beginning

    • Pursuit of educational growth, including a bachelor's and master's degree.
  • Commitment to a slow and steady approach to personal growth.
  • Desire to help others find their strengths and break destructive cycles.

    •  Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAG)

    • The role of the Conquer program in setting and achieving BHAGs.
  • Importance of utilizing resources like Conquer and courses by Leslie Vernick.
  • Developing a clearer sense of identity and purpose.

    • Overcoming Self-Doubt

    • Sharing a poignant poem from 2008 reflecting past self-perception.
  • Contrasting past self with the empowered woman she has become.
  • Flourishing comes with a price but is worth pursuing.

    • Resources:

    www.leslievernick.com

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