The central message of By His Grace is that no matter how deep the pain, how dark the abuse, or how impossible the circumstances, God’s hand is always present. My story is not just about surviving—it’s about how His grace carried me when I couldn’t carry myself, how He placed people and moments of protection along the way, and how He turned my deepest wounds into the foundation for my healing and freedom. I want readers to see that cycles of abuse can be broken, that faith can ignite courage, and that God can transform even the most broken story into a testimony of hope, resilience, and triumph.

Yes, absolutely. Looking back, I can clearly see moments that were nothing short of divine intervention. There were strangers who showed me unexpected kindness at exactly the right time, friends who gave me the courage to take steps I was terrified to make, and even doors that closed which at first felt painful but ultimately protected me. One of the most powerful interventions was the way God used my son—his innocence and need for safety gave me the courage I didn’t think I had to escape. I believe with all my heart that God was weaving these moments together, placing people and circumstances in my path so that I could not only survive but also step into freedom and healing.

Writing By His Grace was both healing and painful. In many ways, it felt like ripping open old wounds because I had to relive memories I had spent years trying to bury. There were moments I had to step away because the emotions were overwhelming. But as I kept writing, I realized that God was using the process to bring me a deeper level of healing. Putting my story into words helped me see the thread of His grace woven through every chapter of my life. It allowed me to release shame I had carried for years and replace it with freedom and purpose. So yes, it reopened wounds, but those wounds were finally cleansed and healed in the process.

It took me about 10 years from the moment I first sat down to write until the book was published. The process was long because I had to find the courage to not only revisit painful memories but also to put them out into the world. After the initial release, I felt led to give more credit to God’s hand in my story, so I went back and rewrote and reformatted the book. That part only took a few months, but it made the message so much stronger and more authentic to the way I now see my journey.

If there’s just one story or lesson I would want readers to remember from By His Grace, it’s that even in the darkest and most hopeless moments, God is still present and making a way. For me, that truth became real when I fled with nothing but my baby in my arms, unsure of what would happen next. What felt like the end was actually the beginning of my freedom. I want readers to hold on to the lesson that no matter how trapped or broken they may feel, God can turn their fear into courage and their pain into purpose.

To anyone living in fear and feeling trapped, I want you to know first—you are not alone, and this is not the end of your story. I know how impossible it can feel to see a way out, but there is hope. Fear is the enemy’s way of keeping you silent and stuck, but God’s love is stronger than any chain. Even if you can’t see the whole path forward, just take one small step toward safety, and trust that He will guide the rest. Hold on to the truth that you are worthy of freedom, of love, and of a life beyond survival.