No matter what you have gone through or perhaps even going through at this moment, you will find the strength to endure and overcome in the words of each chapter of this book. The key is never to give in or give up. If you fall, pick yourself up and walk boldly to the place of freedom, healing, and victory.

My sincere hope is that with each story shared, you can see that you are not alone in whatever you're going through. Every day people go through trials that test them, but the key is to know that you can't get to a place of victory without going through. With every prayer, tear, scream, and cry, strength is being fortified. Diamonds are made in the fire. In order to come out as a rare jewel, each of us must be TRIED BY FIRE.