Guess what? In January, (I know I’m late ) I made the front page of my local newspaper, The Racine Journal Times! I felt so blessed to be on the front page and on the front of the Faith and Community section of the paper. The article speaks about my book and life of hiding behind masks.

After all the good thoughts, I heard this voice in the back of mind say, “What have you done…all of Racine will know a part of your story?” It was great, embarrassing and scary at the same time if that makes sense to you. Why? Well, first of all, this was my first time going public with the sexual abuse and being at the point of suicide. Second, it’s in print; black and white. Third, I couldn’t believe how candid I was during this interview (God set me up). That’s also the skill of a great interviewer. Being a first lady of a church, this is not the kind of thing you just go around saying. Some would understand just going to church alone you better not think about suicide! So, you know this was God for me.

With this article, there was NO turning back. Let’s roll now…talk about the mask coming off? That was it…the big one!

The reward came when I received the calls, emails and text messages saying, “thank you” or “now I can tell someone that the same thing happened to me.” You’d be surprise what people have gone through that you are in contact with each day. So, with that said, I am thankful to God that I shared. With me opening my mouth telling my story ultimately began the process of healing for others. That’s what it’s all about.

To see the front page pictures and read article click here: http://www.sonyavisor.com/content/media.html

To read the article alone, click here:http://tinyurl.com/y8kkd44

I was blessed to have ONE of my testimonies about Taking off the mask included in this wonderful newsletter! I say one of my testimonies because I have so many I mean seriously…I hid for so long that only GOD could find me. In this newsletter I talk about how I got to the point of suicide.

All you have to do is just click on the link and scroll down to the bottom to view the Testimony Corner to see yours truly. But make sure you enjoy the interview with Mary Mary in this newsletter! Renee, who is a great writer, has upcoming book releases. Do me and yourself a favor and add her books to your collection. She is a true treasure and tells stories from the heart. http://renee-straightup.blogspot.com/