At the age of 16, I had my first child through incest. I used to say "her" or "it" for 27 years because my mind could not grasp or accept that she is mine even though I brought her into the world. In spite of this, I recall the deciding factor that led me to give my daughter away 3 years after her birth, as I knew that keeping her any longer would not be good for me or her. My maternal instinct took some time to develop. Since I did not know how to raise a child born out of sexual abuse, I gave her to my next-door neighbor. After the passing of my neighbor next door in 2011,...
Posted by Twyla Ellis on 03/11/2022
Inevitably, we face change every day of our lives, which can impact our lives differently. How we make sense of it will affect how we process it and respond innovatively and creatively. Through their adversity, twenty-one POWERFUL Queens gained a greater understanding of dealing with personal challenges, learned to overcome the mounting stress, and were empowered with the tools to survive and thrive. These amazing women put POWER to the PEN and courageously shared their powerful stories and practical wisdom on how they defied the odds by discovering that adversity entrusted them with the secret...
Hidden with Christ is Lisa's story of overcoming child sexual abuse. It takes a different look than most books on abuse, highlighting the heroes who God provided at different times in her life to keep Lisa from being swallowed up by the darkness around her. Hidden with Christ is filled with hope for anyone who has suffered trauma and wants to find freedom. Filled with Scripture, this book is sure to encourage those who feel broken and point them to the abundant life Jesus promises. ...
Posted by Lisa Radcliff on 08/05/2021
Kristin Clouse, a sexual abuse survivor, shares her story, and her professional experience as a licensed mental health counselor, to walk with women through the healing and restoration process. Includes study questions, moments of reflection, and creative activities. For use by individuals, counselors, or in a small group setting. Size – 8.5 x 11 Workbook size gives plenty of space within the book to complete study questions and activities. One out of three to four women is sexually abused within her lifetime. Though we are all created to flourish and grow, sexual abuse leaves us broken,...
Posted by Kristin Clouse on 05/07/2020
