Trista Giancotti is co-founder of the Missional Marriage Community. Trista was raised in a broken home. Her mom and dad separated when she was very young. Growing up, she struggled with many battles. Her dad chose to live a lifestyle of homosexuality, and when she was14, her dad died from AIDS. Her mom often degraded her with her words and never showed love. She endured verbal and physical abuse from an uncle and was eventually removed from her home during her sophomore year. During these times, Trista began to look for security in boys, alcohol, and fellow peers. She struggled as she compromised her purity trying to fill a void deep within. Facing great loneliness, Trista was searching for something or someone to accept her for who she was. Trista reached a point in her life when she felt her life was not worth living anymore and tried to commit suicide. On May 11, 2001, Trista attended a youth event (Acquire the Fire) where she gave her life to the Lord, and she has never been the same since.