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I once experienced a traumatic loss to the point I lost myself and did not know my identity; I became broken, dealt with low self-esteem, which cause me to look for validation from others and compromise my self-worth.

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It started at the age of 17 when I met this guy that changed the trajectory of my life. When we met, all types of red flags were present, but I chose to ignore them. Instead, I chose to pursue a long-term relationship with him, which in turn became toxic. I thought I was madly in love with him and despite the mental abuse, I could not bring myself to disconnect from him.

Then suddenly, he was murdered, and I experienced pain and grief that was so extreme that I did not believe I would overcome it. Right afterwards, I chose to move miles away from my hometown to a city where I only knew a few people.

In this new city, I met new people, and someone invited me to a local church. Once I visited this church, the word of God was taught and preach in such a way that I realized I needed a Savior. It was at that moment, that I received salvation and because of my newfound relationship with Jesus, it caused my life to be forever changed.

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After making several bad decisions, resulting in a cycle of unhealthy relationships, financial hardships, brokenness, and self-sabotage; I realized that I had to stop blaming others for my lack of not living life to the fullest.

To forgive myself and to own my truth – I had to take ownership of myself and recognize the power that lied within me. This is when I became intentional about doing the inner work to become whole and healed.

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Today, I can say that I am a woman that knows that I am fearfully and wonderfully made. I know now that I am strong, confident, smart, beautiful, and loved.  I know my worth and I am willing to not settle with anyone that does not see my worth. I own my truth, I walk in my truth, and I do not allow others to make me feel guilty of my past because my past does not define me it made me who I am today.