About

As the oldest child in my home, I grew up fast and scared. I was the main caregiver to my two younger siblings, while at the same time, a child myself. At the age of 15, I started seeking love and safety in men and alcohol. After 15 years of drinking my life away, I decided I had attempted to sabotage my life enough. Sobriety was one of the hardest, but most rewarding, decisions I have ever made. I started following Christ and working in my relationship with him. I became an adult Sunday School teacher quickly after and later became a part of a launch team for a new church in my area. I felt as though I was constantly having to work for my identity, to prove my worth, or win the approval of others. 

After six years of attending this new church, I found myself in an inappropriate relationship with the pastor. The impact this had on my family and this community led to trauma and shame. I felt as if I had lost my entire identity. I withdrew and went through a season of isolation. This was before the true season of isolation that COVID-19 brought. I became very ill in July of 2021 to the point of not knowing if I would survive it. The aftermath of hair and weight loss, autoimmune disorders and fear left me feeling completely hopeless. 

It wasn’t until I started digging to the root of my issues, rather than addressing the external behaviors, that I truly started to heal. Life is nowhere near perfect, but I am so happy to say that I am 21 years sober, still married to the love of my life, have two beautiful girls that love me, and a Father that has yet to leave my side. My passion is to see women free to tell their story and grow. You cannot fully heal without telling someone safe your story. You and your story matter, and I would love to hear it.