I Am No Shrinking Violet: Arising From The Ashes Of Trauma

By Lettie R Violetta

You do have a voice. It's time to stand up. Rise. 

Are you lonely, been abused, looking for a way to move beyond your trauma and circumstances to fulfill your potential?

Are you looking to overcome rejection, torment, and struggles in every way?

Are you looking to thrive in an otherwise bleak world?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Trilogy Christian Publishing
• Release date: Jun 16, 2021
• ISBN: 9781637693810

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Dedication

I dedicate this book to my daughter,

Mikhayla Christian,

of whom I am most proud and of

whom God sent through me

and in me,

my earth angel.

Acknowledgments

Thank you to everyone who made this book possible. To all my friends and pastors who encouraged me and helped me know deep down I am the winner, God says I am. Thank you to my family of choice that led me to happiness in Jesus. Thank you to all of my clients who have become my loyal friends and family and to all those who invested in this journey. Thank you all for helping me get to the winning side of life where I AM NO Shrinking Violet. Where I am healed.

Endorsements

Lettie has an amazing story of God’s redemptive grace. She’s a fabulous communicator with a passionate voice that will help other victims of abuse and trauma find hope and healing through Christ.

Bruce W. Martin, Author, Speaker, Bible Teacher, Counselor, Adventure Guide

Lettie is passionate about helping people see possibility!

Jill Savage, Author

"Adversity in human life is something present in our earthly existence. It is how we face, manage, and learn from it that defines us. This story portrays a ‘never give up’ attitude. Prayers and perseverance to adapt and overcome. Glory be to God!"

L.J.Kilgore, RN

"Lettie’s account of her life has elements of both desperation and determination. This is a very candid, often hard-to-read account of Lettie’s journey to her spiritual awakening. In the end, I believe she is content with where she is and who she is, and she is anxious to see what the next chapter brings."

Gary Bollinger, Business Marketing

"God bless the anointed words in this book. May they inspire you to live a joyful and purpose-filled life of abundance in Jesus’ name!

"You may be asking, ‘But what if my life is in the furthest place from joy? What if all I know is hurt and pain?‘ This book is especially for you. You see, these pages are filled with an incredible testimony of the transformative power of God to heal us from abandonment, abuse, cruelty, and much worse.

"I’ve been friends with Lettie for over four years. We met at church and shared our love for worshipping God through music. At that time, I would have never guessed the pain that she came from. She was and is beautiful—inside and out—and confident, yet so sweet and kind.

"I see now that God drew us together because we’ve both survived intense evil in our backgrounds. Like two sides of the same coin, some of my experiences were different, but I can relate to the level of vile wickedness that can take place in one’s own home. My mom and dad were loving saints. However, later in my childhood, I had the misfortune of being around a man who I refer to as ‘demon.’

"God also placed Lettie in my path to help me heal when I lost my brother suddenly in a car accident three years ago. She was one of the only ones outside of my immediate family who showed concern and prayed with me. She was a shining example of how important it is to have the right alignments and family of choice.

"When asked why she was writing this book, Lettie’s objective was clear, and her answer without hesitation: to change lives. I have no doubt that readers of this book will have their lives changed for the better because Lettie doesn’t just share the bad, she offers scriptures, examples, and solutions to combat the darkness with light."

Luisa Jimmerson, Family of Choice,

Communications Manager

"I grew up in a small farming community in Michigan, which is where I met Lettie. We became fast friends during our middle school years, and this friendship remains one of my most cherished to this day. I did not know back then, nor would I have been able to fully comprehend the struggles she had in her life. Regardless of her personal circumstances, she has been able to put a smile on my face throughout the years as we have shared the triumphs and disappointments of life. She has been able to transcend the issues of her life and show compassion with a sense of humor. 

"In these pages, Lettie will share some of her darkest stories—ones that have been pivotal in her search for understanding, empowerment, and unconditional love. I believe she has found these in her Savior, Jesus Christ.

As a fellow Christian, I, too, feel the empowerment of knowing I am loved by God and that He has a greater purpose for those who love Him in return. She will share her thoughts and favorite Bible verses which led her to healing. I hope you find her journey to be an inspiring message of hope.

Becky Damzyn, B.S. CPS, CMU

"Inspiring! My friend and sister in Christ, Lettie Violetta, has penned a heartfelt and moving collection of autobiographical sketches presenting the struggles and triumphs of her life’s journey as a follower of Jesus. Her story is the story that God wants for all of us: to accept His Son, Christ Jesus, His shed blood on the Cross, and His Resurrection from the dead for the forgiveness of our sins and the eternal salvation of our souls. Through many ups and downs, she has clung to her Risen Savior and her Bible, embracing His grace and knowing His divine protection as it is written in His Word. She demonstrates in her writing that God’s greatest gift—His Son Jesus and His redemptive work on the Cross—far surpasses the temporary pain and riches of this life. 

"I’ve known Lettie since the late 1990s. We became friends after I became her client at her salon. She has been and continues to be a close friend and confidant. Many parts of her story were unknown to me until I read her work. She is truly a survivor, always looking on the bright side of things and refusing to allow negativity to hold her back. Lettie’s writing has inspired me to explore and study scripture and spend time in prayer. Lettie reminds us that as followers of Christ, we have the best and brightest hope of all found in salvation in Him!"

Anita West, MSA

"Your past may have brought you here, but it doesn’t have to keep you here. That was my first thought as I finished reading this book. Lettie bore her soul through raw and poignant stories from her past. The stories stir the heart, but what really shines through is her undying hope, her gutsy optimism, and her strong faith in God. Presented on these pages is a never-say-quit attitude—the heart and soul of a champion. I pray that you will be encouraged and inspired to not just try and survive life’s difficult moments, but walk through the fire with your head high, victorious, and full of faith!"

Ben Sanders, Lead Pastor, Revelation Frisco

"Tears of sorrow and joy flooded my eyes and face as I read this powerful book. The Lettie before our 30th Class Reunion was a funny, attractive, and edgy gal who I knew since grade school in our small mid-Michigan town is not the person I have grown to love and know in a richer and deeper way! Kindness and basic respect is always my way of showing friendship to Lettie as we were growing up. You will become acquainted with this amazing resilient woman of God!

"Yes, the laughter is sometimes just surface and hides a story that many may never hear unless hearts and minds are willing to risk getting closer to someone. The Holy Spirit spoke to me clearly on that July 2012 evening to reach out to Lettie, pray fervently for her, come alongside her and listen…then I would see what Jesus would do through her life!

"When you read this book, you are about to be transported to higher places of healing, hopes, and dreams! Lettie’s life has been filled with tremendous pain, suffering, rejection, abandonment, and confusion that would have caused most to be despairing and possibly even driven to end their own life. Not my friend, Lettie! God made a way! Lettie surrendered all to Jesus and chose to surround herself with healthy people who know the truth!

"Lettie allowed these dark storms in her life to bring her awareness of God’s greatest comfort and infinite lavish love for her. She asked the Holy Spirit to speak into her heart and mind and give her more wisdom, knowledge, and understanding.

"Forgiveness and gratitude in the lessons learned from the pain of the past! The Holy Spirit breathing fresh revelation into your soul.

Single? Read this book! Learn from her life lessons and avoid wrong choices. You can begin again…Lettie did!

"Married? Is there room for improvement? Much of the word will encourage you and quicken your thoughts if they are wandering!

As my cherished friend Lettie’s visions unfold, you will know you are completely loved by God, how to stand firm in Jesus, and press forward into an abundant joy-filled life!

Katrina A. McCormack, Follower of Jesus, Friend, Wife, Mother, Grandmother,

Registered Nurse, Teacher of Life Skills, Teacher’s Aid, Kid’s Club Leader,

Former Youth Leader and Sunday School Teacher (Future author!)

"When Jesus spoke, life came in a new way to the downcast, the discouraged and the discarded. Life still comes the same way as it did then. This book is a testimony for how it worked in the life of one special child of God, my dear friend Lettie. If you have not experienced this new life on your own, then walk with her through her journey and see that there is a way out of the pit in which you find yourself. All you need to do is grab on to it with all your might. Connect with those who have and do love you during this journey. I have found that every recovery story has one common element: your praying grandmother."

Dave Espenlaub, Client

"Lettie delivers her testimonial raw and unfiltered. You can feel her soul in this work. You can feel her stream of consciousness dissect, almost in real-time, what has hurt her, how she moved on, and where she is going from here.

Lettie makes it clear that you must love yourself if you are wanting to move forward, and I couldn’t agree more. There’s deep emotion in all of the words in this book. I feel that everyone who reads this will walk away with something changed, or at the very least, something to think about.

Aaron Stout, Web Designer