Trauma and dysfunction are more than just buzzwords—they are realities that many of us navigate daily. While some may not yet recognize the impact of their experiences, or perhaps hesitate to admit it, I’ve come to see these challenges as opportunities for growth and transformation. My journey has been far from easy. I endured a painful marriage and faced betrayal, abandonment, and rejection from those I loved deeply. In search of what turned out to be, the first of several "fresh starts," I moved 3K miles away, hoping to leave it all behind and build a better life. Yet, I found myself in familiar patterns, repeating the same cycles. The places and faces changed, but the underlying struggles remained. At the time, I couldn’t understand why.

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For years, I coached women, offering advice, speaking on healing, and writing about overcoming adversity. Ironically, I didn't realize how much I needed that healing. Let's be clear, I’m not a therapist and  don't offer prescribed solutions to anyone.) It wasn’t until the end of 2017, while grieving the loss of my bonus son (he was mine in every way that mattered) and navigating significant personal and professional relationship challenges, that I came to the realization and decided to make a life-changing decision: to heal and break the cycles of my past.

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With God’s guidance, I began to see the patterns I had been spinning in for decades—patterns I hadn’t even recognized. These recurring struggles were symptoms of a deeper issue, and this realization marked the start of my great awakening. I discovered that my inner child was crying out for healing. For years, my pain had manifested as the “strong one,” the “Superwoman,” masking the hurt beneath. I learned that this was trauma, and while it shaped me, it didn’t have to define me. Unfortunately, my unhealed wounds indirectly affected my children, and that realization became the ultimate turning point. As Maya Angelou wisely said, “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”

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Healing from trauma and family dysfunction is a journey—one that continues every day. It’s lifelong work, but it’s also deeply rewarding. As I’ve shared my awakening with others, I’ve discovered that so many people are grappling with similar struggles, often without the words to describe what they’re experiencing. My life has been undeniably “colorful,” filled with highs and lows, but every chapter has led me to where I am today. It’s my prayer and intention that my story resonates with your soul, stirring something within you that’s ready to heal. Together, we can break cycles, embrace growth, and create brighter futures.

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Happy Healing,

Jeneen

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