Why I Show Up

 

I only know what I know through lived experiences, the Word of God, and the wisdom I’ve received by getting still and listening.
It wasn’t easy—I had to sit in silence with my pain, cry in rooms no one knew I was in, and surrender pieces of myself that I thought I needed to survive.

But I made it through.
And though I may not be exactly where I want to be, I am nowhere near where I used to be.
For that—I’m grateful.

Now, all I want to do is reach back and offer a hand to those who feel lost, hopeless, broken, and in despair.
Not with perfection. Not with all the answers. But with truth, compassion, and the understanding that healing is a journey—one that looks different for each of us.

We all come from different walks of life, with different beliefs, experiences, and ways of seeing the world.
Some of what we learned no longer serves us.
Some of it we’ve outgrown.
And though it can be hard to let go, we must be willing to shed what no longer fits in order to become who we are truly meant to be.

Transformation starts with honesty.
It begins with evaluating our lives, taking inventory, and asking ourselves—What needs to change? What am I ready to release?
Because growth isn’t about perfection. It’s about becoming better.
Not just for ourselves, but for the ones watching us to survive what they’re still walking through.

Scripture: 

Romans 12:2 (NIV) – Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. 

Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV) – Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing.

Psalm 34:18 (NIV) – The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. 

Affirmations:

 I am no longer who I was—I am becoming who God created me to be.

 I release what no longer serves me and make space for new growth.

  My past does not define me; God’s purpose for my life does.