“Abandoned.” Luca explains that the record of being abandoned at a central train station in China is the only thing he knows about his birth. After being adopted in America, he was adopted a second time only five years later. Luca kindly invites us into his journey of wrestle with identity and his revelation that we are all worthy of being seen, heard, and loved.

After surviving a pre-natal injection that induces abortions, Darcy understood that God had a plan for her life. This faith in the goodness of God allowed her to overcome the doubts of who she was created to be and the pain of abuse that took place in her life while growing up. Darcy ’s forgiveness is admirable and has told those who have hurt her “there's nothing that you've done to any of us kids that God can't heal.”

At age 21, Angelica received a call that her Father unexpectedly committed suicide. This turning point brought both grief and celebration. Angelica gives us insight into her grieving process while also celebrating her Father’s relationship with Jesus on this Earth and in Heaven.

Gary Black sheds light on the epidemic of “fatherlessness” in America. He explains how vulnerability is key in creating strong and healthy relationships and that by opening up the heart, restoration can take place and silence can be broken. You can learn more about Gary’s ministry and coaching here: https://www.garyandlisablack.com/. Want to donate or contribute to Gary's ministry? Check out: https://www.patreon.com/posts/44580972.

There are blogs, resources, videos, and support for all kinds of tragedy, but when Allina's Father went to jail when she was 8 years old, there was no playbook for her and her family to learn from. Over a decade removed from her situation, Allina shares her renewed understanding of the Father's heart and how that has affected her daily life and relationships. 

Blue shares how she recognized abnormal patterns in someone close to her growing up. Doing research on these patterns lead to a greater understand that this person had narcissistic qualities and understanding of how to create healthy boundaries with like individuals. 

How do you come to terms with the label "abuse" when it's in reference to those you love? Our first guest, Taylor dives into the first times she recognized her house was not quite like her friends' houses while growing up.