I am an Anabaptist woman in my early sixties, with a heart for women who are experiencing difficulties and challenges. After marrying at 20, I lived with my husband for 17 years, before leaving with the children and moving to a different community. In those days, a separation like this was almost unheard of among our people, but with the support of church and family, we moved to a new community. I raised our four children and three foster babies as a single mom. It's been a long, hard road, but also a rewarding one. 

     Our Heavenly Father used many caring people to bless our struggling little family.  And now I want to give back to other women who are experiencing betrayal, heartbreak, and confusion. I believe with all my heart that no matter what life brings our way, there is always hope. Jesus shines His light into the very darkest of circumstances and shows us the path forward. It takes courage to let down our guard and be vulnerable, but sometimes this is necessary in order to find our way to healing. 

     I am a certified Life and Health Coach and have had two years of social work education, as well as completing a year-long advocacy course through Called to Peace Ministries. This course taught me how to help women experiencing abuse, coercive control, and/or betrayal by their spouses.