Why I Created the Inner Peace Class

For most of my adult life, I've been searching for something I couldn't quite name until recently—inner peace.

I'm not talking about the temporary calm that comes from a quiet house or a relaxing bath (though I'll never turn those down). I'm talking about the kind of peace that stays with you when your life is falling apart, the kind that anchors you when everything else feels uncertain.

This class—Discovering Inner Peace—was born from my messy journey. It came from the trenches, not the mountaintop.

My Broken Path to Healing

I survived three marriages to narcissists.That’s a sentence I couldn’t even say out loud for a long time. Each relationship left me emotionally battered, manipulated, and honestly, broken—and it wasn't just me who suffered. My children carried wounds I never wanted them to have. All three men have since passed away, but the damage didn't die with them. I still see the effects in my kids' lives. In mine too.

Watching my children struggle with their own wounds would trigger something deep inside me—a potent mix of guilt, anger, and helplessness that no amount of prayer seemed to touch. Despite years of honest attempts at forgiveness, the anger would still ambush me when I least expected it.

I'd done everything I thought I was supposed to do. Prayed the prayers. Read the books. Forgiven those who hurt me—over and over again.

So Why Couldn't I Find Peace?

Sometimes it helps to look back and recognize just how far God has brought us. These are some of the steps I’ve taken—messy, imperfect, but real—and maybe you’ll recognize some of them in your own journey too:

I’ve faced the past head-on. I looked at the abuse, the manipulation, and yes—even my own part in it—with raw honesty. That alone took years of courage and grace.
I’ve forgiven those who hurt me. Not just once, but over and over. It took a lot of prayer, Bible study, and sometimes tears—but I kept choosing forgiveness, even when it didn’t feel final.
I’ve stayed close to God. I leaned into Scripture, clung to His promises, and let prayer become my lifeline when everything else felt like it was falling apart.
I’ve identified the patterns. I began to see how I was being manipulated, and also how my own reactions—my silence, my fears—were feeding the cycle. Not to blame myself, but to understand it and break free.
I’ve learned that forgiving myself is just as important. This was the hardest and most transformational step. Real peace began to take root when I stopped beating myself up and started letting God's grace cover even the parts of me I had judged the most.

If you’re somewhere on this road too, I hope this reminds you: you’re not alone, and you’re not behind. Every little step matters. And the journey is holy, even when it feels hard.

The Missing Piece

The breakthrough came when I realized healing has layers, and I'd been missing a crucial one—forgiving myself. I had to face not just what was done to me but my part in it all—the times I ignored red flags, the moments I chose silence over speaking up, and the ways my unhealed wounds spilled onto others. Looking at that truth was excruciating but also the doorway to something new.

I started asking God to help me extend the same grace to myself that I was trying to give others. Slowly, I began to understand that peace doesn't come from pretending everything's fine. It comes from bringing all of it—especially the messy parts—into the light.

This class isn't some polished presentation from someone who has it all figured out. It's me sharing what saved me.

Who This Class Is For

It's for the woman who gets triggered by the same old hurts despite her best efforts to move on. It's for the mom who sees her children struggling and feels that familiar wave of guilt wash over her. It's for anyone who's done the "right things" but still feels that nagging emptiness inside.

Inner peace isn't something we discover once and then check off our list. It's a daily choice, a practice, sometimes even a fight. And we all need fellow travelers on that road. That's why I created this class—not as someone who has it all figured out, but as someone walking right beside you, still learning and growing every day.

What We'll Explore Together

In this class we look at the roots of anger, its many expressions (not just explosive outbursts), and how to respond to it in a way that honors God. I draw heavily from Scripture to help us to transform anger from a damaging force into a tool for growth, healing, and righteousness.

If you've been searching for real peace that holds up under pressure, I'd love for you to join me. Let's find our way together. You are not alone in this journey.

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