Today I celebrate ONE YEAR of sharing my story. What an amazing journey it’s been exercising more faith from promptings than ever before in my life. I didn’t know how or what I was doing but I tried to listen and follow. The strength that gave me the courage to first share was how thankful I was for those that helped me navigate my early betrayal trauma. I knew it all had been tender mercies from God and I wanted to pay it forward.
Since my first post I have had someone reach out once a week about some type of trauma they are going through and how I can relate or help. I have spoken to youth and adult groups about the negative effects of pornography and how God is very aware of each of us. I have taught classes at BYU and been interviewed in 3 published podcasts. I have learned about and become a part of community of healing and hope I never knew existed. I have become a confidant to friends and people in my community to support their privacy but that still feel the betrayal trauma and need the right resources. I have cried and laughed with strangers and some of them have become my dear friends.
I was scared and hesitant to share but I felt if I can help just ONE person…it was worth it. I was once that ONE person that needed help and answers too. And in the process of sharing I have grown and healed in ways I never knew was ever possible.
Thank you to everyone for your continued love and support in my journey. Thank you for sharing my story with others so I can help them. Thank you for the continued prayers for my family. I am so excited about where my new path is taking me.