Don’t ever think you’re too old to do anything, even to heal your broken heart. I’ve spent the last three years working on me, the broken me. I stepped into the season thinking my purpose was to help others which I still do believe I can. But what I didn’t expect was for the journey to also be about me finally healing. Releasing my past trauma and shame has been incredibly liberating.
I’m not going to say this road wasn’t rough and that it didn’t beat me up along the way but it was ALL well worth it. Understanding why things happen the way they did throughout my life has given me a broader perspective on trauma and how it gets passed along from generation to generation. I am honored and humbled to be the one to break away from the bondage that has hurt my family for years, years before I even became part of it. Exposing my pain to my own children I described as a double edge sword. It was hard and ugly at times and I won’t sugarcoat it… at times it still is. Now I have more control over my emotions and understanding why I am having them has been a game changer. I don’t spend days or weeks wondering why I was stuck in situations that I didn’t want to be in anymore. I think the best part of this whole journey is each day I have come closer to letting go of insecurities which held me captive my whole life. Needing others approval or validation would be the second thing that I am so glad to have let go of. By my children witnessing my healing the way they have, I believe they will bring something different to their future generations.
The hardest part through this journey is the more I healed the bigger my purpose became. Like I said, I went into the season wanting to help others.
I sat on my bathroom floor on January, 6th 2020 and I asked God to please take the pain away that was stealing my life from me.
Be careful what you PRAY for!…
It literally took about 30 minutes and I was able to see Gods work being done.
God has walked this entire journey out with me and he has taught me so much along the way. There were even days that He and I did not agree on things but as soon as I asked for help he would sent it.
On February 11, 2020 I begin to put my ideas into plans. My dream is to help kids that are born into circumstances out of their control. To give them the resources that they need to achieve their dreams. In my mind I don’t think any child should struggle for anything that can better their future. Privileged children should not be a few, they should be many, a privileged child should be universal! Every child in every community should have the resource to help them become successful. By helping our younger generation start out on a stronger, solid foundation we would intern create a stronger community than what we leave behind.
Today I believe the pain that I endured throughout my life had a greater purpose and meaning than me. We all have gone through and will continue to live through things that will hurt us. We have two choices, we can either remain bandaged to that pain or release it to help others through their own. I think it’s pretty clear what I plan on doing with mine. Three years ago I sold my business and begin working on turning my dream into a reality. Since that day I have become a published author, self healer, web designer LOL and much more. All of which I am incredibly proud of and excited to see it grow into everthing God intended it to.
Moving forward my plan is to share my story in hopes of bringing awareness to our pain, trauma, and triggers but more importantly to stop it from affecting future generations.
Part of the proceeds from my book will go towards my dream, The Future Faith Foundation. If you would like to see an example of what my vision looks like, you can find it at futurefaithfoundation.com
I hope you also check out my new website, other than some technical difficulties the design is mine. Who knew at 50 years old you could teach yourself something that you always thought was too difficult to learn.
Check out my new look at kathyfinlan.com
Their is a link on my website if you like to purchase my book or follow along on our 18 day book club.

Your prayers for a successful book launch are welcomed!
Love,Kathy