Sacred Hearts Rising: Finding Your Wings holds the essays of a wide variety of humans—people who have faced and survived profound trauma, loss, and pain. In their own words, each of these people will take you on their journey of discovering great strength, determination and understanding that their lives could be different if they chose to seek out something better than where they were. Through their eyes, you will witness both the ease and the challenge involved in finding the wings a person needs to take flight, out of suffering and into a bigger and brighter future. The twenty-seven stories contained in the book serve not only as a testament to the strength and resilience of the writers who tell them, but also as a reminder that you the reader are not alone in your struggles, that there is hope for you, too, to find your wings and to rise.
Sacred Hearts: Sparks of Light "It's time to acknowledge your past. It's time to heal and forgive yourself. It's time to live unashamedly. It's time to let go of the trauma. It's time to speak up." -Sacred Hearts Rising Summit "Sparks of Light" is the third installation in the Sacred Hearts Anthology. It's a collection of stories that highlights the strength and willingness to overcome some of the most traumatic events ever endured. But more importantly, it is a compilation of self-discovery and self-acceptance by a diverse group of women, men, and young adults from around the world who demonstrate there is no shame in our personal journeys. On these pages, these brave hearts rise above abuse, neglect, and trauma to live full bright lives, and become a beacon of light illuminating a path for others to follow. Whether you've personally experienced abuse or know someone who has, Sacred Hearts Rising: Sparks of Light will inspire you to speak your truth, to shine brightly, and never live in the shadows of shame. International best-selling and award-winning author, Brenda Hammon, continues to inspire and challenge the notion that abuse and trauma should be hidden. Through her Sacred Hearts Rising Anthology, she's created a space for women and men to write their truths but also inspired a global movement where we're all encouraged to stand up and say it's time to break free from the shadows of trauma and abuse. It's time to live openly and freely in our own light.
Within the pages of this novella you will find the poems created by Colleen Songs about the life changing stories that grace the pages of Sacred Hearts Rising: Finding Your Wings. Colleen has captured another meaning for all of their stories, a new look at life through a poets eyes.
For years, I have heard real-life stories from women in the midst of a storm. Their stories have been heart-wrenching because of powerful feelings of hopelessness. They have experienced tragic losses, severely broken childhoods, rebellion of many kinds, abortion, sexual abuse, abusive relationships, broken marriages and many other desperate situations. So often, hearing someone elses story with similar experiences created hope. These ladies show with Gods grace, no situation is beyond restoration and healing! Some familiar questions I consistently hear from broken hearts are: Where is my hope? Will I survive this? Am I being punished by God? Will I ever be able to trust again? Will my children and family survive this? How do you forgive God and the one who hurt you? How do you forgive yourself? My shame is overwhelming. How do you overcome it? Did you feel angry? Did you get mad at God? How did you get out of bed in the morning? Where is God in all this mess? How can a good God let this happen? Do you hear me God? What do I do about all the gossip? How can God use this tragedy for good?
Sacred Hearts Rising: Finding Your Wings holds the essays of a wide variety of humans—people who have faced and survived profound trauma, loss, and pain. In their own words, each of these people will take you on their journey of discovering great strength, determination and understanding that their lives could be different if they chose to seek out something better than where they were. Through their eyes, you will witness both the ease and the challenge involved in finding the wings a person needs to take flight, out of suffering and into a bigger and brighter future. The twenty-seven stories contained in the book serve not only as a testament to the strength and resilience of the writers who tell them, but also as a reminder that you the reader are not alone in your struggles, that there is hope for you, too, to find your wings and to rise.
About the woman, her journey through career, marriage, children, often leading to "let go" of our interests and friendships. Identifies the issue and helps readers create a plan to rediscover themselves through nurturing friendships.
The use of the battered woman syndrome defense in the courts is controversial, particularly when women turn to homicide in response to a partner's abuse. Scholars worry that the syndrome has created a standard to which all battered women are compared. This book provides a comprehensive examination of the evolution of the syndrome, its effectiveness in court, and the contributions made by psychologists and legal scholars to aid our understanding of the use of battered woman syndrome evidence in trials of abused women who kill. Of particular interest is the influence of history, gender roles, and stereotypes in the evaluation of defendants who claim to suffer from the syndrome.
Stressed out, feeling stuck? Is loneliness creeping in? Are you struggling to trudge through each day? Are you grasping for hope? Is depression sinking its claws in? My Heart's Therapy is for women who want to live life to the fullest! It's about women encouraging each other, helping each other, listening to each other, and empowering each other to keep moving, keep loving, and keep growing wherever they are in life. Life struggles can weigh women down: divorce, anxiety, separation, death, rough patches in marriage, hard days with children, depression, and so many other attacks on joy. When those burdens are turned over to God, joy and contentment will begin to fill between the cracks. Embark on a journey to rediscover joy and contentment in whatever situation you find yourself in-a quest to be all in wherever the day takes you.
In Beyond Hope-Shocking Stories of Women Who Lived to Tell them, you will see the heartbreak and struggles of women just like yourself who have encountered extreme pain and found help and hope in the midst of their circumstances through Christ unfailing love. It is my desire you will begin your own journey of Hope and Healing in the pages of this book.
Our Surrendered story becomes HIS-STORY. We've all experienced the pain of rejection at one time or another by those who hold a significant place in our lives. The hurt and disappointment often creates a void that only God can fill. Yet, through regrettable decisions, we try to fill the voids with people and things. This often creates deep wounds that make us reluctant to share our story due to shame and guilt. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could have the opportunity for a do over? In this guide to spiritual healing, Dr. Lemus shares how God, in His abundant mercy, grace and love, provides opportunities for restoration through healing and wholeness in Him. God has a perfect plan for each of us, but we must be willing to surrender ourselves fully to Him. When we become vulnerable and transparent with Him and others, He is able to turn our story into HIS Story; and He gets the glory. Our cooperation with the will of God allows Him to transform our mess into a message and receive His beauty for our ashes. For more information about Brenda or to invite her to teach or speak, send an email to WomanMadeWhole7@gmail.com.
As a young girl, I always feared the Almighty God. I was born and raised in Baltimore City, a second child among six siblings, and raised by a truly wonderful woman of God, Rev. Dr. Frances L Waters. I, too, have grown to become a warrior for the sake of God, knowing that I had a calling on my life. I was led not only to reveal God's power by becoming a minister for Christ but also to share my experiences in life to those who may feel and think there is no hope. I'm expecting my story of events to touch deep into someone's heart that may have endured such trauma and pain in their life, and to let them know that God has the healing power for anything we face in this life. I am a true witness to those that have little faith in this powerful and Almighty God. Allow yourselves to put just a little of your faith and trust in this powerful God. I want to brag on his Grace and Mercy like how he reached down so far while I was at my lowest point in life and he rescued me. I am no longer afraid of what others may think of me. Once I publish my book and allow my light to shine, I want to show others His power to empower people. I believe in myself and feel that writing this book is a part of my life's purpose. I know I am placed on this earth to empower and uplift some bowed-down heads. My motto in life is as follows: All things happen for a reason. Place all your fears, worries, frustrations, and loss of hope in the hands of the Almighty God. My desire is to convince, uplift, and inspire people about this awesome God. All I have done this far in my life is brag about what our God can do. Remember the purpose of this book! Everything I'll go through has the potential to help someone along the way. I have the desire to use my book as a tool to leverage for a greater purpose, a meaningful movement, and a bigger mission for the sake of the Almighty God--a rape victim trusting God while being blindfold by the enemy.
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