My Testimony

Growing up, my siblings and I faced many challenges due to our parents’ struggles with alcohol and drug abuse. It was a turbulent time filled with uncertainty and pain. However, through the mercy and grace of Jesus, we were able to break free from the chains of our past and find a new beginning. This is my testimony of how Jesus transformed my life and brought hope where there was once despair.

The Early Days 

In our childhood, the shadow of alcohol loomed large over our family, creating an environment fraught with unpredictability and distress. Witnessing our parents succumb to the grip of addiction day after day left its mark, Those early years were characterized by a seemingly endless cycle of tension and upheaval while growing up in a toxic environment I also physically got sick a lot and I mean a lot! and now that I have a full understanding I know that, that was the enemy making me sick because of all of the things my parents were spiritually allowing into their home.

As I matured, the depth of my parents’ struggles became more apparent to me. Their alcohol dependence was not merely a choice but a desperate attempt to escape their inner trauma and past sorrows… (Generational curse) The daily battles that played out before my eyes were not just their struggle; they became my own, shaping my perceptions of love, security, and normalcy. This period of understanding marked me but, pushed me to seek a way out of the cycle, I wanted a change! it was necessary for a change, not just for my sake, but as a hope that my family would change too, so they could find liberation, and they did! including my mother, she started building her relationship with Christ and we are so excited for her, I know that my mother did the best that she could while we were growing up and now she has changed many of her ways and I have forgiven and moved on from the past and that all that matters.

Present day 

In 2021 I had the great fortune of meeting my husband in person. At that time, we both knew of Jesus, but we had yet to develop a personal relationship with Him. However, not long after in 2023, my biological father passed away. It was a hard time but by the grace of God, we found ourselves in the company of our pastors Kibsaim and Raisa Jimenez who became our forever spiritual leaders and mentors. They are based in Virginia and, with their guidance, we began to experience an exponential growth in our faith. By June of 2023, we were married and, on October 28th of the same year, we both decided to get baptized. Things were going well, but soon I had to pick up a full-time job due to our financial situation. My life quickly spiraled into a whirlwind of activity. As a full-time parent, employee, and church member, I was constantly on the go, with little time for anything else. My fire for Jesus began to dim, and I felt exhausted and unfulfilled. But in the midst of it all, I prayed to God for transformation, and transformation is exactly what I got.

The Good Part

On November 26, 2023, at 9:32 pm, I experienced a neurological attack that left me with temporary impaired speech and right-side weakness. At first, I was terrified that this was some sort of punishment, because of my lack of prayer lol… but soon I came to understand that it was a preparation for what was to come. The Holy Spirit spoke to me through my Brother in Christ, letting me know that everything I had been through has led me to this moment. I soon realized that Jesus was in control of it all, as I continue to recover from this neurological episode, I know that it has forced me to slow down and deepen my relationship with our Heavenly Father. I have established a direct line of communication with Him, through which He has consistently uplifted me and ministered to me in countless ways. During this time my passion for writing flourished. You see, I earnestly asked for God’s transformative power in my life, and every day of healing brings me closer to becoming the woman he wants me to be. Through platforms like these, I can share my extraordinary journey with all of you. Now, at 24 years old, let me tell you that you do not need to wait for a dire situation before connecting directly with God. Seek Him right now, and witness the beautiful transformation that will unfold in your life. My past is a testament that the storm will pass and there will be light after all.