Chapter 5: MARRIAGE

Just before my 19th birthday, I married Scott, a man I had dated in high school. On a whim we drove to Las Vegas with some friends and got married. My parents were upset by my impulsive decision. They asked me, “What were you thinking? Why did you do...
Chapter 3: GROWING UP

Chapter 3: GROWING UP

(01) Before From Surviving to Living Serial Audiobook https://episodes.castos.com/659ef4b1483350-07089036/1630503/c1e-52nogik92q6ir5jn0-7nqzmx5pt3xx-eo93rp.mp3 At age 8 I told my little brother, Randy, that he wasn’t a real member of our family. The police had come to...
Chapter 2: BAIL, SENTENCING, & PRISON INTAKE

Chapter 2: BAIL, SENTENCING, & PRISON INTAKE

Released on bail after 3 months in jail, Chad arrived to bring me home, telling me in the car, “We’re being evicted and everything has to be out of the house by the end of the day.” At home nothing was packed or ready for a move. We failed to meet the end of...
Introduction: Get to know From Surviving to Living!

Introduction: Get to know From Surviving to Living!

A brief note or two for first time visitors. First, welcome! I’m so glad to see you! Are you in need of rescue? Here is my rescue story. I share it because I know it can be your story too! It is my prayer that every post lead you one step closer in your walk...