I don't claim to know it all. I know more than some and less than others when it comes to being abused, mentally, physically and for me the worst was the emotional abuse.

I feel that the Lord wants to me share with others whether it be men, women or children. There are so many who have and maybe still are being abused. Abuse is a silent but sometimes deadly thing that happens every day. Rich, poor, black or white, it doesn't matter.

I spent most of my life in abusive situations, from using drugs and alcohol,
trying to escape the tormenting emotions and to quiet the voices in my head only to wake and find that nothing had changed. I could only escape for a short time but would ultimatley have to come back to reality.

Not only living with the abuse in my home, I was dealing with having my son in prison. I have spent over 30 years ministering in prisons, churches and shelters while at the same time living in silence of the abuse that I was living in my own home. It finally took me having to call 911 for fear for my own life and for protection.

I want to encourage others that there is help out there and it's there for you, there is HOPE.