Nicole as a young girl
“For many years, the voice in my head convinced me the sexual molestation happening to me was my fault,” Nicole* shared.
Her perpetrator, a family member, began abusing her when she was five years old.
Tracy, so glad you found freedom in Christ. Our past does not define us, but when we are willing to share how Jesus set us free we bring glory to His name. 2 Corinthians 5:17 ~ Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold all things have become new. I know your testimony will change lives. God Bless You!
Thank you Maureen! He is a GOOD God!!!!
Wow! I loved meeting Tracy at the Overcomers Celebration and loved reading her story. Tracy has definitely been through so much but what a blessing she is now to so many.
I SO enjoyed meeting you!!! God is a faithful God!
Thank you, Tracy, for sharing your story. Your life and words are an inspiration to us all. God bless you!
Thanks Kay!!! Many blessings to you!
Tracy, you exude lavish love, grace and pursuit of Christ! You are a champion for women living in the fullness of His love, forgiveness and freedom! Thank you for your story. You inspire and encourage all who know you. So grateful for your transparency, transformation and His redemption! Love you! I don’t know where I’d be without the fresh starts only Jesus can give us!
Holli, I love you right back and I want to thank you for all you do to encourage women!
Tracy, CONGRATS on your “fresh start!” Your story shows your strength and resiliency! You are such an inspiration! It was such a pleasure to meet you at our Overcomer’s Celebration! Also, I am so glad I purchased your book, “Tuesdays with Tracy.” The book is filled with such amazing devotions that truly speak to the heart, soul, and spirit; It has blessed me and others in a special way! May God continue to bless you abundantly!
Peace & blessings,
Sherry
Sherry, Thank you for your encouragement and for leaving this precious comment! I pray blessings over you also and it thrills my heart that you are enjoying my book. Much love to you!
Tracy, you truly are an overcomer through and through! You have embraced your story as a means to minister to other women and God is using you in mighty ways! So grateful for your heart and passion for Christ, Tracy! May you continue to be blessed and strengthened as you are such a blessing to others!
Thank you Kati!! God has been and continues to be so faithful to me and His people! Many blessings to you!!!!
Tracy, My heart was broken over your childhood. No child deserves that kind of stress! However, we both know that what the enemy meant for harm, God can turn into a triumph! So glad your mother accepted Jesus! How very awesome! I love that you became a counselor! Amazing! Your story thrilled me and is an awesome testimony of how great our God is and how He is always right there, waiting for us to call on Him. I am so proud of your story and delighted that you have a precious family. I produce events and hire speakers all the time. Check out my website at: http://www.smartchicklife.com. I will look for you on FB and friend you. And I will check out your website. Many blessings and favor over everything you touch. God bless you for sharing your story! Diane Carden
Diane, Thank you and you are so right that God ALWAYS leads us to triumph! And in addition to my mom becoming a Christian, she is one of my very best friends, and she is married to a wonderful Christian man and works for a national ministry. Jesus has really shown off in our lives! Woot! I will look for your friend request and I pray blessings over your ministry as well!
Thank you for sharing Tracy! To God be the glory!
He is a good God for sure Christy! Blessings to you!
Yes and amen! So grateful for your vulnerability and courage to share your life and love with others. We are MORE than conquerors through His power in us. So good.
Christine, Thank you and blessings over you precious one!
Tracy, what a blessing it was to be able to move into your dad’s house with his Christian family. Life would have been so different if you had not done that. Your life is filled with helping others and making a difference in their lives. May God give you everything you need to keep doing that.
Thank you Glenda! My fresh start at my dad’s surely shifted my path and even with its own set of challenges, God was faithful and continues to heal, restore, and deliver His grace. I have found that God likes to show off – LOL! Blessings to you!!
After all these years, I had never heard your testimony. Now I understand your “big love,” compassion and wisdom comes from personal experience. Priceless. God has been faithful turning your ashes into beauty and the hope you impart to others is overwhelmingly Him.
Karen, Whether you realize it or not, you have made an imprint in my life and God always uses you to encourage and uplift me. I am so grateful that we met many years ago. Love to you!!!.
Beautiful testimony of God’s faithfulness. Thank you for sharing and pressing in to bring life to those who need it desperately!
Shannon, Thank you so much for taking time to read my story and I so look forward to knowing you more this year!!! Many blessings to you!
My precious friend Tracy, we’ve talked about your story many times, but I had not heard every one of these details. This account is so well written and made me weep… both because of what you went through, and because of the way God has flipped the script and used it for exponential good. His goodness flows, and He works miracles, and He moves mountains for (and through) his beloved children! Because of your faith and obedience, He uses you and your story to bring abundant life to so many. Praise Jesus! Also, how wonderful to be introduced to Melony’s website! Hello and love to both of you. What you do to help others is awesome and inspirational, and I pray that God continues to bless you and your ministries!
Shannon, Thank you my precious friend. I love you! I’ve need to see you very soon. And I’m so glad you logged onto Melonybrown.com!
Thank you for sharing your story! A great encouragement to me as I am outside-looking-in with many young similar — searching and desperate –young women.
Bridget, Thank you for listening and know that God dearly loves you and has amazing plans for your life, even when you don’t see it or feel it, God is always on the move!
Tracie thank you for sharing your story! I too thought that God had given up on me at one point in my life, I did not understand how he could be letting all the bad things happen to me if he loved me so. I know now that he was preparing me for what I was to do in my life now. I know your story will help others also. I am so blessed!
Teressa, Our God is amazing and I celebrate that you also have experienced God’s love and restoration. Much love to you!
Dear Tracy! I will never forget when you came to FBCS many years ago now and shared your story, it was powerful then and today you continue to love us and God so faithfully, thank you fellow OVERCOMER, I love you right back!!! I benefit and share with others from your spiritual devotions in “Tuesdays with Tracy”, they bless me and others!!! You will definitely hear God say well done my good and faithful servant. Mt 25:21. I am so happy for you and all in your precious family!!!
Ann, God continues to use you mightily in my life and so many others. I so enjoyed my time at FBCS!!!
Life with Christ is definitely full of fresh starts!!!! I am so inspired by the fresh starts He has given you!!!
Addlia,
Thank you for taking time to read my story! God has the LAST WORD on everything and everyone! Blessings to you!
Nicole, you have a beautiful testimony!! Your life has been an amazing journey and I am surprised the enemy fought you so hard. The devil never wants us to come into full circle of our life with the Christ. Continue to share your testimony and overcome life’s obstacles, be strong in Christ my sista!!
This will bring much healing to so many. I am so proud of Nicole, and we love her. Keep believing that God has even greater than what you can imagine.
Nicole has more strength and determination than I can even imagine. May God continue to be with her and give her everything she needs to have a happy life.
Wow! What a powerful testimony!! You are a courageous warrior woman!!! I am so proud of how you didn’t succumb to the traps of the enemy. It takes true strength to rise up and turn away! I love how God’s voice took over the other voices! What an amazing woman you are!!! And to think God’s not even finished yet!
Thank you for sharing your overcomer story. He has redeemed you for His glory! Blessings!
Thank you so much! Blessing to you as well!
Thank you ladies for your responses and your kind words. Some days are super smooth, and others…not so much. But such is life, right? Ups and downs are a sign of life. So, I will keep living, keep pressing, and keep testifying. My goal is to empower others to healing and wholeness. It’s hard work, but we are equipped for it!
Blessing,
Nicole
Hi Nicole, I read your overcomer story about two weeks ago and was very touched by it. We have so much in common, you could be my twin. Suicidality has been my go to for years. I totally get you there. I am so grateful you allowed Melony to bring your story out in the open. You are so brave. I would love to meet someday, maybe at one of Melony’s events. I like you. ?. I promise I’m not creepy…just goofy!