My Knotty Decision

By Gloria Shell Mitchell

Eighteen-year-old Davida Kincaid kept a painful secret until forced
to discuss the sensitive issue with her mama. She chose immediate relief
from her silent suffering and paid a great price. In hindsight, Mama’s words
made Davida wonder if she’d made the right choice.
What do other girls do when faced with making a tough decision?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Gloria Shell Mitchell
• Release date: May 22, 2017
• ISBN: 9780976101024

Gloria Shell Mitchell

Gloria Shell Mitchell , aka Davida Kincaid, tells her story of growing up in Columbia, South Carolina during the 1950s and 1960s. The Garbage Man’s Daughter Series begins when her daddy David, a garbageman, abandons his family and her unemployed mama moves to the country with many children. Davida struggles to adjust to the loss of both her daddy and city life amenities. She credits support from a teacher at every grade level, her beloved grandpa, and her faith in God as helping her to overcome the pain of divorce. Gloria, an educator, minister and radio host, urges readers to let go of the garbage they carry from childhood into adult relationships. A divorce coach, she teaches about Christian marriage and the Family, and facilitates divorce support groups. She raises awareness to family issues children face and provides encouragement to individuals whose lives have been impacted by divorce and separation. Books about Davida Kincaid The Garbage Man’s Daughter Series: Letting Go of Shame (Book 1) Letting Go of SECRETS (Book 2) Letting Go of STRESS (Book 3) Letting Go of SCARS (Book 4) My Knotty Decision Bliss and Blisters in Love & Marriage Desire After Divorce

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My Knotty Decision

Gloria Shell Mitchell

Gardena, CA

Copyright © 2017 by Gloria Shell Mitchell—All rights reserved.

My Knotty Decision by Gloria Shell Mitchell is a work of creative nonfiction. The names have been changed to protect the identities of the innocent, or otherwise.

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Scripture quotations are taken from the Life Application Study Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.

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Table of Contents

Dedication

Introduction

My Knotty Decision

My First Love

A Big Decision

Abortion Blues

Questions for Self-Reflection

EncourageMints

Prayer for Forgiveness

Prayer for Peace

A Meditation

Resources

Goodbye Depression

About the Author

My Knotty Decision

Dedication

To young adults concerned about pregnancy and post-abortion

Introduction

A Knotty Decision is the sequel to The Garbage Man’s Daughter: Letting Go of SCARS and an excerpt of the upcoming book, Kiss Shame Goodbye. Davida Kincaid’s message regarding an unplanned pregnancy is based on a true story of how desire to go to college influenced her decision between abortion and giving birth.

God, our Creator, has given each person free will. We are responsible for the choices we make. Davida shares her story to help you choose wisely. She knows that an irreversible wrong decision could rob you of your peace. The questions in back of the book are designed for self-reflection and group discussion.

"Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh,