Broken Woman to Warrior

By the age of 10, Tracy was already contemplating suicide to escape a short life full of terrifying emotional and physical abuse. By 14, she was using alcohol and was soon trapped by illegal drugs too. Desperate and searching for help and hope, she turned on the television and found a preacher and a ministry that God would use to help turn her life around.

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Anonymous
very inspiring. I hear very similar stories in my work as a co occurring therapist and I feel for these people who have suffered such trauma. I try to help them to the best of my ability and wish all the evil perpetrators would be behind bars for life but in Jersey it does not happens as I wish but I like to hear of stories of empowerment such as this.
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johnsteen
Once again I have shared your testimony on face book. Every time I have watched this I have tears in my eyes and I think of all the people in our world who are hurting, whose hearts are breaking and they know not what to do. With each posting not only of this video but of all that I share it is my hope that it will reach someone who is hurting and turn them to the only one who can heal our broken hearts. May God be glorified and praised and once again Tracy I look forward to sitting down with you in the new kingdom and getting to know you. God bless you
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Anonymous
Wow , what an awesome god we have. I've been through a very similar situation. I did drugs and had a child with my first husband. Tried to get him to quit but couldn't. Ended up divorced. My childhood friend that had passed away came to me in a dream and told me Jesus was real. I accepted Jesus as my lord and saviour. I was baptized. Later I was diagnosed with ms. ,seizure disorder ,fibro. I kinda got away from god. Seven years ago my first son was murdered. Just recently I have chosen to have god back in my life.
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Anonymous
I am glad you are with God now and stay strong friend. May I also suggest asap you find a local Seventh Day Adventist church so you can fellowship and be strengthened by fellow believers..
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Anonymous
This video was very touching and inspirational. I hope everyone who watches this video finds the power to break free from all sin and hatred and realize that a lief without God is no life at all.
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Anonymous
God's love is so strong that it can get us through anything in life. He is not only our creator He is our Father. My testimony is nearly identical, even up to the illnesses, to Tracy's and faced death many times over but thanks to the grace of God I am still here and although my walk as been anything but easy God continues to bless me by keeping me close to Him. His newest tool for my life has been Amazing Fact, in which I have grown in Christ so much that words cannot explain. May God Continue Blessing your Ministry so that you can be a Blessing to others.
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Anonymous
What a loving father we have. Praise God. Comes to mind Hebrews 4:14-16. Since then we have da great high priest ewho has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, flet us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest gwho is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been dtempted as we are,hyet without sin. 16 iLet us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
much love to all of our church.
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Anonymous
God's mercy is beyond explanation...His grace is truly amazing! I can associate well with this testimony because I was at a place in my life where all hope was also beyond my reach, but glory be to God, in His mercy He was patient with me. He not only restored my hope, but He has also given me an awesome testimony to share with others, for His name's sake! Thanks for sharing your testimony, Tracy.
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Anonymous
Touched by your testimony. I've found in my life too that God repairs our brokenness AND restores that which this sinful life has robbed us of...and more! Praise the Lord!
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Anonymous
Thank you Tracy for sharing, this will increase the faith of the hearers in GOD..
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Anonymous
What an inspiring story!! God is such a loving God. He takes us through refining fires to bring us out on the other side and healed with a story to tell to help heal  others. We are strenghend by the bad things in our lives. It's a choice which is easy to make when we turn our lives over to God. Bless you Tracy for sharing those painful times and your love and Praise to the ONE who made it all possible.
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Anonymous
GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST for His wonderful mercy and love towards His erring children. I may never meet you on this earth, but I will one day in heaven. Praise GOD you are alive and have found the one altoghter lovely. NOTHING is impossible with our loving creator.
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Anonymous
Thanks John! Can't wait to see you in the Kingdom!
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Anonymous
I am moved by your testimony Tracy may the good lord be with you keep you and preserve you will always be in my prayers.
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I am very moved by your testimony Tracy, I too had a really messed up past, and The Lord is always watching over us and doesn't if feel so awesome to have him in your life? I am so happy for you sister, keep praising the Lord, Hallelujah!!!!
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Anonymous
What a testimony it just goes to show the power of God's love no matter what mishap had happen to us in this life there is a God that sits high and looks low and will never forsake us in our times of need His hands are not short where he cannot reach us . He is the GOD of daniel , the God of moses, he is the God of abraham amd he is our God today because he has never change so my sisters and brother just be encourage and know that God will meet us where we are if we let him in our hearts
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Anonymous
I am touched by Tracy's story, yet saddened, that her innocence has been compromised before she found a way of escape. I beleive others are out there wishing and hoping to escape this demon found in those who should be looking after and caring for those whom the Lord placed in their care. Lets pray that God will remove the physical lust that is haunting them. Help is needed here. Thanks Amazing Facts.
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Anonymous
Thank you Amazing Facts for sending me this video on Broken Woman. I relate to this in regards to the drugs,alcohol, and being frivious with sex in my past. I have just come off the streets 2 months ago. I was there because of an abusive relationship of 2 1/2 years with my ex-boyfriend. I know that God delivered me from it. He is the only reason why I am still breathing with a pulse.
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Sarah,
God loves you, as do I. Please dont give up, ever.
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Anonymous
its what i love about GOD Hes the greatest lover and Father.HE takes u as you are because HE knows yuor heart's desire and restores you with such 'grace'with such power with such love that without a doubt you become whole.And you can live your life,you can smile, you can laugh,because you feel beautiful and you know without a doubt HE LOVES YOU-thanks tracy GOB bless
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Anonymous
Thank you sister for the shared testimony! How wonderful heaven will be with all us "broken people", worshipping Jesus eternally!
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Tracy your testimony it caught my attention, I have also emotional baggage wrong childhood upbringing, I need affection, and wanted to be daddy's girl, I have low self- esteam, wanted to please everybody, die hard to excell in school but my view to myself is I 'am not worthy of it and its wrong. Thank you for sharing your testimony its gives encouragement and hope, its helps alot.... that we have victory in Christ Jesus who is there all the time to empower us.
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Anonymous
You can beat this sweet one! Jesus is your strength.
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Anonymous
I love hearing how God steps in and shows his Greatness to us,just when we may feel no one cares or no one loves us.
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Anonymous
Amen! Praise the Lord! Thank God for the great work God is doing with Amazing Facts and Pr. Doug. God bless
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Anonymous
Blessings, Traci. You are an amazing woman and through Jesus Christ, we can get through any situation. We can have victory!