Abandoned. Betrayed. Cast off into potential poverty. Ongoing rejection and persecution. But a life redeemed by God's grace. "I will lead you along unfamiliar paths; I will turn the darkness into light and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake you" (Isaiah 42:16). Personal stories have the power to transform lives. Marie shares her experiences of overcoming life's difficulties, and how faith and courage have shaped her emotional and spiritual journey. Her faith is expressed with honesty and candor. Marie's reflections include the lessons she learned from her distressing early life, from the end of her marriage and going through her difficult divorce. She also shares what it has been like to survive alone through many challenging circumstances. Her story inspires us to trust God and to have the courage to face life alone. She reveals how to overcome the trials of life with God's grace and mercy. Marie's life story is both challenging and inspiring. It will appeal to women, particularly singles and divorced parents. She has written it to provide a sense of hope, and to show how God can ultimately transform lives. She encourages readers to reflect upon the six stages of faith and to trust God along their own faith journey.