Renee Christenson, wife, mother, dermatology physician assistant, and daughter of an abusive alcoholic father, escaped her father at age 17 by marrying an abusive husband. After 18 years of a turbulent marriage and the loss of her 15 year-old son to a car accident, Renee found herself in utter dispair. Here is the inspiring story […]

Charlie Troughton, a high school administrator, husband, and father, shares his three greatest hardships: the divorce of his parents, the loss of his leg in a tractor accident, and the near-loss of his own marriage. Charlie’s story is proof that, with faith and determination, we can survive anything.

Eighteen year-old Ivy Bain shares the details of her tumultuous childhood and offers hope for those who have similar stories. Through self-reflection and determination, Ivy has discovered ways to move past her trauma and live a more meaningful life. If you have a survival story to share, visit our website at http://speakbravely.com and submit an […]

Carolyn Ayres’ childhood was filled with one devastating heartbreak after another. But you would never know it now. Through this interview, we watch, firsthand, as a lost, traumatized little girl grows up, and through an unwavering search, finds her voice, her inner strength, and ultimately – joy. If you have a survival story to share, […]