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.