Summary

I grew up in a strict church environment, always feeling like I was never good enough for God. As a teen, I made decisions I deeply regretted, including an abortion that I hid from my family. Despite marriage and motherhood, I spiraled into crystal meth and alcohol abuse, even surviving a near-fatal car accident. I was convinced I could never measure up to God’s standard. Yet in my darkest moments, Jesus never stopped pursuing me. Through a loving church community and real discipleship, I finally understood true grace. He delivered me completely from addiction—I didn’t even need rehab. Now, I’m free from drugs, alcohol, and the shame that held me captive. I’ve rebuilt my life in Christ, found genuine fellowship, and share my story so others know Jesus can set them free too.

Time Chapters
  • 01:10 Raised in Strict Church
  • 04:30 Teen Years & Shame
  • 08:20 Fear of God’s Judgment
  • 11:50 Marriage & Motherhood
  • 13:30 Crystal Meth Introduction
  • 15:45 Alcohol & Marital Struggles
  • 19:50 Life-Threatening Car Crash
  • 23:20 New Relationship & Second Child
  • 25:50 Selling Drugs for Survival
  • 28:30 Pandemic & Rapture Anxiety
  • 31:40 Dark Discovery & Depression
  • 34:10 Returning to Church
  • 36:50 Discipled & Finding Hope
  • 39:30 Deliverance from Addiction
  • 43:20 Renewed Faith & Family

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In GREAT detail, Melissa shares the arduous journey she endured and the consequences she faced after running from God and how He restored her life after she surrendered it to Jesus.