Freed to Love

In this candid story of love, heartache, and betrayal, Stephanie shares her emotional journey through a 24 year marriage. She went from being a hopeful, idealistic young woman who married the man of her dreams to constantly battling anger, resentment and unforgiveness, which made her bitter. Wanting to be free, Stephanie threw herself wholeheartedly into the pursuit of success and purpose. The problem? She was stuck! Yes, she had a right to be angry! Yes, she was heartbroken! Yes, she...
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In this candid story of love, heartache, and betrayal, Stephanie shares her emotional journey through a 24 year marriage. She went from being a hopeful, idealistic young woman who married the man of her dreams to constantly battling anger, resentment and unforgiveness, which made her bitter. Wanting to be free, Stephanie threw herself wholeheartedly into the pursuit of success and purpose. The problem? She was stuck! Yes, she had a right to be angry! Yes, she was heartbroken! Yes, she was betrayed! Yes, she was rejected. But, she refused to face the reality that she was scared?scared to forgive, scared to trust God, scared to change, scared to no longer be a victim, scared to be vulnerable, and ultimately, scared to do the work to heal. In Freed to Love - How Forgiveness Can Heal You From Broken Pieces to Master Peace. Stephanie takes you through her tumultuous journey from bondage to freedom, where she is forced to face the fears that paralyzed her, even after she divorced. No longer having to live with her ex-husband and his behaviors, Stephanie still allowed him to take up free rent space in her head. The only change that occurred was her relationship status. She carried the same hurt, pain, unforgiveness and bitterness as if she was still with him. Tired of throwing herself the same pity parties, she finally decided to do more than surface level work and put forth the necessary, intentional work to heal. Stephanie wrote this book to help others find happiness, peace and hope after heartbreak. Regardless of the unhealthy baggage, trauma, abuse or negativity experienced in childhood or during a relationship and regardless of a relationship "failing," you can heal. Hope, change and healing are possible if you are willing to do your work. You can pick up the pieces of your life and create a beautiful mosaic with God and be freed to love again. You can be at peace and heal!