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If trauma, shame, or a quiet distance from God has lingered in your story, you are not alone in it. Here, healing is possible, and you are welcome just as you are.
This is a space where healing is possible and you are welcome exactly as you are.
I buried the pain. I threw myself into my career. I let bitterness take root and told myself I was fine. All the while, God was waiting for me to stop surviving and actually let Him in.
I know what it feels like to carry something heavy for so long that you stop believing it will ever get lighter. I know what it feels like to love God and still feel far from Him. And I know what it feels like when He finally meets you in the broken place you were too ashamed to show anyone.
That is what this space is about.
All the while, God was gently drawing me out of survival and into something more whole.
I spent more than 20 years trying to heal my way.
It didn't work.
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seen and held by God
There are seasons when the soul feels like a house after a storm: furniture overturned, windows rattling, silence thick with dust and debris. This free 7-day journal is not about “fixing” yourself in seven days. It is about making space for honesty, tenderness, and the steady presence of God in places that may have felt abandoned for a long time. It’s about taking the first step toward healing, listening, and looking for a God who sees you and delights in you.
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Whether you’re at the beginning of naming what hurts or you’ve been carrying it for a long time in silence, there is a place for you here.
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Monthly zoom gatherings. A space to slow down, pray, and be reminded you are not alone. Come sit with me.
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Newsletter + Audio Devotional
Honest encouragement delivered straight to you. Truth, hope, and a moment to breathe, right in the middle of your everyday life.
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Healing Resources
Practical tools and guidance to help you take your next step toward healing, including support for finding therapy, counseling, and trusted community.
MY LATEST BOOK
SEEN: Experiencing God's Tenderness After Brokenness
SEEN is for the woman who has carried pain longer than she ever expected to. It is part survival story, part devotional, and completely honest. If you have ever wondered whether God was really present in the worst moments of your life, this book was written for you.
Praise for Seen
"This devotional is unlike any I've read before and leveled up my personal walk with Jesus more than I could have ever imagined. A must-read for everyone!"
JULIE CHEN MOONVES
CBS Journalist, Author of But First, God, Host of Big Brother
"For victims of abuse and people who are struggling, this book is a kind nudge, a gentle outstretched hand to hold to take those steps back into fellowship, grace, and the loving arms of the Father."
WALT MACIBORSKI
Anchor, CBS Austin News
"SEEN is a book that will bring you face to face with your pain and the healing powers of Jesus Christ. If you are facing difficulty in your life or walking alongside someone who is, this book is a must-read."
PASTOR JOEY BAILEY
Former Care Ministries Pastor, Church by the Glades
"Rebecca has pressed and processed one of humanity's most challenging hardships. Through this book, she shares the overflowing goodness God poured into her glass. Between Rebecca's story and my story, I believe God is going to get the glory for many more rescue stories!"
HEATHER PALACIOS
Founder, WONDHERFUL, INC
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"God never meant for us to merely survive. Despite the trauma, the trials, and the pain, He created us to thrive."
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The Reading Room: A devotional blog for hope, healing, and drawing near to God
This is a short, guided audio meditation I created rooted in Isaiah 41:10. Find a quiet space, take a breath, and let this seven-minute prayer lead you into the presence of God. Sometimes the most healing thing you can do is simply be still with Him.