* Trigger warning* some the topics discussed include sexual abuse, incest, and physical abuse.
Do you have abuse in your family? Do you wonder if you will continue to stay in unhealthy cycles? Do you question if there is hope and help to break free? Have you grown up in a toxic environment where the ones who were supposed to provide love and safety caused deep hurt and harm? Join me and my guest Colleen as she shares how God redeemed and restored her traumatic childhood. She went from a life lived in shame to helping other women find restoration in their stories!
Listen in as we discuss:
Colleen is the Co-Founder of G.E.M. (Gospel Education Mentoring), Speaker, Writer, Life Coach, and advocate for the lost, broken and forgotten. She has mentored hundreds of underserved students in the glory of God's message, working with them to strive for the best in their education and personal lives. She found redemption in her own story when she boarded a plan from Wichita, Kansas to Baltimore Maryland with one suitcase, a journal, and a plan. Leaving behind a life of trauma and shame Colleen now believes her life represents God’s work in building beauty from ashes. She is passionate about sharing her past and relating to others, so they know they are not alone in their journey.
Colleen recently created The Restoration Experience to connect with the population she loves working with most- Women. The Restoration Experience is a ministry that walks women out of their messy middle and into their own personal restoration. The Restoration Experience began as a two-day retreat designed to guide women towards finding freedom, grace, redemption, and victory in their God stories. It has since evolved into Restoration Coaching and coming soon The Restoration House.
Colleen is a mama to Peter and lives off strong cold brew with the latest flavor craze and a good book! When she’s not helping women through their messy stories you can find her curled up with a good book or hosting dinners with friends!
Connect with Colleen:
@colleensamantha (IG/Facebook)
