True Freedom My parents met at boarding school and moved from Oklahoma to L.A. Born and raised in L.A., I grew up the “hood.” Graffiti, helicopters, gunshots, and parents drinking and fighting was my life. I was sexually abused as a child. As a child I didn’t know how to deal with everything I was feeling. I thought I was a mistake. Years later, my parents wanted something better. They surrendered everything to God. I couldn’t escape all the shame and anger that lived in me. I asked God to show me he was real. He showered me with unconditional love and forgiveness. We are all accountable for everything we do, act and say. Once I forgave, I experienced freedom from the past and true JOY. You can’t change your past or what has happened, but you CAN change which direction you want to go for YOUR future. You are here for a purpose and loved by God!
Sandy Ticeahkie C o m a n c h e, Ki o w a & C r e e k N at i o n s
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