Episode 20: Victim to Survivor with Courtney Hauser

Jul 30

Courtney Hauser is a Licensed Professional Counselor and ordained Pastor in Cleveland, OH. She has shared her story on the TCT(Total Christian Television) Network, been featured in Kingdom Christian Magazine as a Woman of Influence, and recognized as Who's Who in Black Cleveland. She has written a book, From Victim to Survivor (link below), to share her story of healing after many years of trauma. Courtney has also shared her story publicly in churches, women's conferences, workshops and teen events. She is so passionate about helping victim's find complete healing!

In this Episode, Courtney shares a bit of her personal journey. We discuss how she found healing after many years of enduring several types of abuse. Courtney also shares insight on several types of abuse, including church hurt and spiritual abuse. She provides many details about her upcoming Victim to Survivor Conference in Lorain, OH on August 23-24, 2019.

Bible verses that Courtney held close during her struggle:

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

—Psalm 34:18

For I know the plans I have for you says the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

—Jeremiah 29:11

Take away message from Courtney:
"The first step to emotional healing is acknowledging that there is a wound. Healing is the children's bread. If you are a child of God it is your right to be healed. You don't have to suffer in silence anymore. Help and mental health healing is available."