I haven’t always been the confident, grounded, purpose-driven woman you see today. My journey into healing and transformational work began in 2003, during one of the most devastating seasons of my life. A season that shook my identity, fractured my sense of safety, and forced me to confront the parts of myself I had long ignored.

The betrayal I faced disrupted everything I thought I knew—about myself, my marriage, and the life I was building. I was leading in the corporate world, pursuing my degree, raising a family, and serving faithfully in ministry…yet inside, I was unraveling. I didn’t recognize the woman in the mirror. My self-esteem plummeted. My confidence eroded. I lived behind a mask of hurt, shame, and exhaustion.

And still, I showed up for everyone but myself.

What I eventually discovered was this: Life will break you, but it doesn’t have to bury you. Healing is possible when you do the internal work.

The Turning Point
I reached a moment where I could no longer outrun my pain. I had to confront it. Slowly, courageously, and with support, I began a journey of deep inner work:

• forgiving what felt unforgivable
• rebuilding trust from the inside out
• unlearning harmful patterns
• embracing boundaries
• recognizing triggers without being ruled by them
• practicing self-care without guilt
• choosing truth over fear
• rediscovering who Katrina really was

The work was hard. It was vulnerable. It was humbling. But it changed everything. Today, I stand on the other side—not perfect, but whole. Not unscarred, but unbroken. My marriage was restored. My identity was rebuilt. My voice was reclaimed. My purpose was awakened.