This part of my story was written over time. It is raw, and it is real. While some of this might seem current, I am sharing my story as it unfolded so that you might relate and find your own inspiration to move towards healing. I hope to show you areas of struggle and growth. I will continue to add more as I work through my journals and feel led to share. I welcome comments and emails.

What Is Betrayal Trauma? 4 Signs You're Experiencing More Than Heartbreak
Think betrayal is just emotional pain? These 4 core aspects reveal how deeply it affects your mind, body, and relationships.

Surplus as a Springboard
Healing isn’t about getting it all together, it’s about becoming who God created you to be. Learn how habits, structure, and surplus can launch you into your next season with more peace, energy, and purpose.

Choosing to Heal When Hope Fades
After years of betrayal and heartbreak, I found myself standing at a crossroads longing to heal, but realizing I might have to do it without the person I loved. This post shares the moment I chose to move forward, trust God, and reclaim my future.

Coming out of Denial
Denial can feel like safety, but it often keeps us stuck. In this deeply personal post, I share how I began to see the truth I didn’t want to face, and what happened when I finally let go of the life I hoped for to step into the one God had for me.

God, Plant Us in Soil Where We Can Grow.
After a painful season of divorce and spiritual seeking, I took a step of faith to move my family and rebuild our lives in a new place. This is the story of how God led us through grief, through growth, and into a community where we could finally thrive.

I Matter. {Healing Self-Worth After Betrayal}
After years of confusion, emotional pain, and unanswered questions, I began confronting the strongholds that shaped my self-worth. This post shares a pivotal conversation, the truth it revealed, and how I started healing from the belief that I wasn’t enough.

How I Overcame My Fear
After betrayal and fear shook the foundation of my marriage, I learned to set boundaries, trust God daily, and take one faithful step at a time. This post shares how I overcame fear and found peace through prayer, daily habits, and the courage to persevere.

Discovery Trauma
After years of hidden betrayal in my marriage, I began to understand how discovery trauma had shaped my body, mind, and faith. This post shares what it looked like, how it felt, and the daily practices that help me heal.

Closing the Door on the Past
After months of grieving and uncertainty, I stood at the edge of my past, holding a door open that needed to be closed. This post shares how I found the courage to let go, trust God, and move into the next season of healing.

Stepping Stones of Faith.
I couldn’t see what was next. All I saw was fog and fear—until God revealed one small stone. This post is about how I learned to walk by faith, one step at a time, and trust Him with every unknown.

Personal Statement From Jen
After years of private struggle and public ministry, I’m sharing my side of the story surrounding the end of my marriage. In this personal update, I reflect on betrayal, addiction, and the journey toward healing, while honoring truth, accountability, and faith in God’s redemptive plan.

Managing Triggers
Emotional triggers can be overwhelming, especially after betrayal. In this blog post, I share five powerful ways I’ve learned to manage emotional triggers, including journaling, prayer, Scripture, and somatic grounding, so they no longer control my healing journey.

The Ebb and Flow of Healing
Healing from betrayal is rarely linear. In this personal reflection, I share how I’ve learned to navigate the emotional ups and downs of trauma recovery through prayer, support, gratitude, and spiritual resilience.

The Final Step in Divorce: Grief, Relief, and Moving Forward.
The moment the judge finalized my divorce came with unexpected emotions: grief, peace, and even gratitude. In this post, I share what it felt like to cross the finish line of a long healing journey and step into a new chapter with purpose and clarity.

The Day I Signed My Divorce Papers: A Raw Look at Letting Go
Establishing a daily routine after betrayal trauma can ease decision fatigue and support emotional healing. Learn five common mistakes to avoid and practical tips to build a rhythm that brings peace, structure, and momentum even in seasons of stress.

Routine: Why It Matters for Trauma Recovery
Establishing a daily routine after betrayal trauma can ease decision fatigue and support emotional healing. Learn five common mistakes to avoid and practical tips to build a rhythm that brings peace, structure, and momentum even in seasons of stress.

The Year of Unraveling
A personal reflection on a year of deep change, navigating single motherhood, stress, and faith while rediscovering identity and stepping into healing.

I Told Him I Filed for Divorce.
Sharing the moment I told him I filed for divorce, how grief, confusion, and God's quiet presence led me to the first steps of deep emotional healing.

Blessing is a Mindset
Discover how a simple nightly gratitude practice helped my son and me shift our mindset during a challenging season. Learn how adopting a heart of blessing can reframe your perspective and renew your hope after betrayal, trauma, or major life changes.

Filing for Divorce: Trusting God in the Pain
Filing for divorce was one of the hardest steps I’ve taken, but it became a turning point in my healing journey. In this post, I share the shock, grief, and quiet strength that led me to let go and the faith that carries me forward.