This episode is personal. I share my faith story and how God met me in seasons where I was surviving, not living.

If you have ever felt unwanted, unsafe, or like you had to be strong because it was not safe to be soft, this is for you. This is not about blame. It is about healing, identity, and redemption.

I talk about growing up with religion around me but feeling disconnected from God. I share how pain and broken trust shaped my identity and led me down chaotic roads while I searched for belonging.

Then I share the moment God started to change everything. A concert night. A conversation with strangers. An invitation to church. A prayer from a woman in a bathroom that made me feel seen for the first time.

You will hear how Mike and I kept showing up, even when we were struggling, and how God began to soften our hearts and rebuild our home. I share what baptism meant to me and why it was a turning point, not a finish line.

This episode is a reminder that healing is possible. That peace can replace survival mode. And that God restores what pain tried to steal. 00:00 Introduction to Healing and Identity 02:58 Childhood Struggles and Family Dynamics 06:22 Teenage Turmoil and Search for Belonging 09:22 Destructive Relationships and Self-Discovery 11:21 Meeting My Husband and Early Marriage Challenges 14:34 Finding Faith and Community 19:36 Baptism and Spiritual Awakening 25:10 Healing and Transformation 30:35 Restoring Identity and Purpose email - support@bakerfamilyfitness.com Instagram @bakerfamilyfitness