Sierra Raine is an IT professional who suffered a tumultuous childhood at the hands of a mentally ill, alcoholic stepfather. She denied that her upbringing affected her for many ye...view moreSierra Raine is an IT professional who suffered a tumultuous childhood at the hands of a mentally ill, alcoholic stepfather. She denied that her upbringing affected her for many years until she could no longer ignore a pattern of dysfunctional relationships. Through those strained relationships, counseling sessions, and prayer, she has been able to navigate through the muddy waters of her life to find freedom, self-acceptance, and joy. Along the journey she has been able to learn from the past and use her experiences as a stepping stone to educate herself and others about the effects of emotional, physical, sexual, and psychological abuse.view less