The Story I Had to Tell is a deeply personal and honest account of faith, motherhood, and the painful lessons learned when truth is hidden behind appearances. Told from a mother’s perspective, the book follows the gradual unraveling of trust as warning signs are ignored, boundaries are crossed, and manipulation quietly takes root within a relationship that claimed to be grounded in faith.
Through real moments—unspoken disrespect, silence that spoke louder than words, and behaviors that slowly eroded peace—the author reveals how emotional control, entitlement, and abuse can hide beneath religious language and church involvement. The story is not about condemning faith, but about exposing how faith can be misused as a mask.
At its core, this manuscript is about discernment. It explores the danger of ignoring intuition, the cost of giving endless grace to the wrong people, and the heartbreak of watching someone you love lose themselves while believing they are doing the right thing. It also highlights the strength required to wait, to pray, and to stand firm without bitterness.
This book is written for parents, for women, and for anyone who has ever felt uneasy but couldn’t explain why. It serves as a reminder that real faith does not silence, control, or diminish—it brings clarity, protection, and peace. Above all, it is a story of resilience, truth, and the courage to finally speak when silence no longer serves healing.
