She added, “Their ability to see it for what it was helped me begin the long, painful road of discovery and recovery.”
The survivor said she hopes that by her sharing her story, it will better equip others to “take whatever the next best step is in your healing journey.”
“You do not need to share your story,” she told other survivors. “But I hope you share some of what you learned so that our sons and daughters know what we know without having to live what we lived.”
ChurchLeaders reached out to Danielle Strickland, North Point Community Church, and The ReThink Group for comment. The ReThink Group directed ChurchLeaders to the statement published on its website. This article will be updated in the event that either Strickland or North Point responds.
