I am a 33-year-old mother of three and have been married to my wonderful husband for 14 years. When my twin sister and I were children, relatives and also friends of the family sexually abused us. We were always told to be quiet about it and just make sure not to say anything and pretend to be normal. With that, as I grew older, my mindset was that I did not have a right to protect myself or guard my personal space. I had no problem standing up to anyone, until it came to men. I was thinking if they invaded my space or made me uncomfortable, that maybe it was my own fault and I must have done something to “ag” it on. My childhood circumstances gave me a determination and drive to change that destructive pattern and course for myself. At age twelve I decided I would grow up and become a police officer and hoped to be a help to people and children that were struggling with similar circumstances. I knew God had a wonderful purpose for me and was determined to discover what that was. Since then, I did become that police officer and have been in Law Enforcement for the past seven years. While working as a female officer, I have witnessed so many tragedies and hurtful things happen in people's lives. Dealing with some of these things has made me learn alot of lessons in my faith that I felt should be shared with other people. I have a background in martial arts and also instruct women’s self-defense called the Equalizer program. I want to equip young girls and women with a confident mindset and knowledge of how to keep safe and hopefully avoid ever being victimized. God has taught me so much about life and His grace and purpose. I just want to share some of my own personal struggles and circumstances that God has used in my own life that built in me good character, taught me to trust Him more, made me appreciate the small things and has made me a better wife, mother and officer. I want others to understand that they are not alone in their pain or suffering. There is a God and He has given us the promises of His word and He is able! We are NOT victims, we are VICTORIOUS!!

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