As a woman in her fifties, I can look back over my life and see how the sexual abuse I endured at 12 and 14 years of age shaped my life - in some ways for the better. My story of survival is not so different from many others; but nonetheless it’s my story to… Continue reading A Journey of Healing After Sexual Abuse – by Siah B Hagin
I remember the hiding. At first, it was behind a curtain in my parents' apartment bedroom watching the light dance on the floor under my feet as I hugged my knees. I was three years old. Later, it was in books that gave me hope that there was goodness in the world. Then, it was… Continue reading Transforming My Pain Into Meaning – by Christina Clardy
My name is Danine Huff Romero, and I was born and raised in Delaware, the place I continue to call home. My African American parents met in college during the civil rights movement, and I grew up in the ‘burbs playing outside and riding my bike all day. I spent summers with my grandparents on… Continue reading I Had to Trust God…and Myself – by Danine Huff Romero
Disclaimer: Topics of a sensitive nature relating to physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse and trauma will be discussed in this series. Discretion is advised before proceeding. For a long time, I thought about how to start drafting my story. I even thought about writing a book. I guess it's best to start at the beginning,… Continue reading Finding Strength Through Forgiveness – by Faith Evans
Faith-Filled Moms 