My Journey from Foster Care to Empowerment.
Growing up in foster care and experiencing abuse shaped my early years in ways that left deep scars. I learned to build walls around my heart, to be cautious with trust, and to survive by relying only on myself, until I met God. Through my journey of faith and healing, I discovered that my pain could be transformed into purpose.
Today, I use my story to empower other women through CoachHER Life, a faith-based and trauma-informed coaching practice. My mission is to help women heal from the past, grow in confidence, and step fully into the life God created them to live.
My Early Years in Foster Care
I was born while my mother was incarcerated and placed in foster care from birth. Moving from home to home, I rarely felt a sense of stability or belonging. The trauma of abuse made it hard to trust and left me feeling alone in my struggles. For years, survival meant staying guarded.
The Impact of Abuse
The abuse I endured left both visible and invisible scars. It shaped how I saw myself and the world around me. Trust felt impossible, and fear often felt louder than hope. For a long time, I believed my future would always be limited by my past.
The Turning Point
Everything began to shift when I made the decision that my story would not end in brokenness. I chose to believe that healing was possible and that God’s purpose for my life was greater than my pain. That moment of surrender and courage marked the beginning of my journey from survival to transformation.
The HEAL Method: My Pathway to Wholeness
Through my healing, God gave me a framework that now guides my coaching and the women I serve—the HEAL Method:
H – Hear Your Story: Healing began when I stopped hiding and started seeing my story as part of my strength.
E – Embrace Growth: Growth meant trusting the process, even when it was uncomfortable or slow.
A – Align With God’s Truth: I discovered that my identity was not rooted in trauma but in who God says I am.
L – Live Empowered: Healing gave me the courage to walk with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
The HEAL Method became more than just my personal journey—it is now the foundation of how I help other women step into freedom, confidence, and wholeness.
Empowering Women Through CoachHER Life®
CoachHER Life® is built on both trauma-informed principles and the HEAL Method. In every coaching session, I focus on:
Safety: Creating a secure space where women can share openly without fear of judgment.
Trust: Building relationships that honor transparency and respect.
Choice: Supporting women as they reclaim their voice and make empowered decisions.
Collaboration: Partnering together to create strategies that align with their unique journey.
Empowerment: Helping women see their resilience and live confidently in their God-given calling.
Through life coaching, career coaching, and executive leadership coaching, I equip women to move beyond pain, thrive in their careers, and lead with both strength and authenticity.
From Survival to Thrival
My journey from foster care and abuse to healing and faith is proof that God can use even the hardest parts of our story for good. Trauma taught me how to survive. Healing through the HEAL Method taught me how to thrive.
And now, my passion is to help other women turn their pain into purpose. If you’re carrying the weight of past trauma, know this: you are not alone, and your story is not over. Together, we can walk toward healing, clarity, and empowerment.
Visit www.coachherlife.com to learn more about my coaching services or to book a Curiosity Call today.
