013. Part 1: From Trauma to Triumph with Kimberly Haar: A Domestice Violence Survivor's Healing Story Through Faith and Forgiveness

In this powerful conversation, Kimberly Haar shares her journey from trauma to healing, detailing her experiences as a domestic violence survivor and licensed therapist. She discusses the challenges of writing her book, the impact of her divorce, and the harrowing night of her assault. Through her testimony, Kimberly emphasizes the importance of surrender, trust in God, and the choice to heal and forgive, ultimately transforming her pain into a story of victory and empowerment. In this conversation, Kimberly Haar shares her profound journey of healing and transformation after experiencing trauma. She emphasizes the importance of taking small, intentional steps towards healing, the power of community and connection, and the significance of redefining one's identity beyond past pain. Through her personal story, she illustrates how faith and resilience can lead to a beautiful redemption story, encouraging listeners to embrace their own healing journeys with practical steps and tools. Takeaways Kimberly's journey emphasizes that healing is possible after trauma. Writing her book was a vulnerable decision for Kimberly. The narrative of her story focuses on healing, not victimization. Forgiveness is a choice that can lead to healing. Surrendering control to God is a crucial part of the healing process. Guilt and shame are common feelings after trauma, but they can be overcome. Community support is vital in overcoming negative self-talk. Healing begins with a choice to move forward. Next steps: ⬇️ 💪🏼Take The Bold First Step: Stop the Worry Session   💕Join the Called & Courageous Women Facebook community for lots of extras!   📘Purchase “Ten Days to Peace”    All resources found at https://brittonmikaelgeorge.kit.com/ Connect with Kimberly & Purchase "Healing From Life's Deepest Hurts": https://kimberlyhaar.com/  ✨Use code “courageous” for the free resources mentioned in today’s episode!✨