I’ll
be honest with you—I didn’t want to write my second book.
Not because I didn’t have anything to say, but because I didn’t want to admit
the truth.
The
title was Divorced and Still Highly Favored, and inside those pages I
had to tell the world that I had married and divorced the same husband—twice.
Whew. Even writing that still feels scary. In the back of my mind I thought, People
might excuse one divorce, but not two.
But
here’s the truth: my story wasn’t just about me.
When
I finally wrote it, I discovered there were countless women living in shame,
believing that divorce meant God was angry with them. Some were stuck in broken
marriages, too afraid to face what was really happening. Others had walked away
but were drowning in guilt. And many felt like their future was canceled
because their past didn’t look perfect.
What
I thought would expose me actually freed others.
Women
told me my book helped them find ways to save their damaged marriages
before divorce became the only option. Others said it prepared them for the
painful road back to single life when divorce was unavoidable. And still
others shared that their confidence and self-esteem were restored, and
they finally felt ready to open their hearts to the future God had for them.
That’s
when I learned this life-changing truth:
👉🏾 Your story is never just about you.
For
years, you may have carried experiences that you’ve tucked away. Maybe you’ve
told yourself, One day, I’ll share it. Maybe you’ve convinced yourself
nobody cares. Or maybe you’ve been afraid of what people would think if they
really knew your truth.
But
while you’re debating whether to tell it, someone is praying for the very
wisdom your story carries.
- Someone
is asking God if they can survive the heartbreak you’ve already made it
through.
- Someone
is searching for hope, and your testimony could be the flashlight in their
dark season.
- Someone
is fighting a battle that you’ve already conquered—and they need your
blueprint.
When
you withhold your story, you’re not just keeping it to yourself—you’re keeping
it from them.
I’m
going to say this plain: it is selfish to sit on your story.
Yes,
I said it.
Because
your story is not meant to be buried in your journal, or locked in your memory,
or pushed aside for “someday.” Your story is a seed—and seeds are meant to be
planted. If you keep it in your pocket, it can’t grow.
Writing
it forward means you take what you’ve survived and you send it ahead to
bless somebody else.
It
doesn’t have to be a 300-page book. Sometimes 100 words can shift somebody’s
entire perspective. Sometimes a single chapter, a devotional, or a testimony is
enough to help someone breathe again.
Somebody
Is Waiting on You
I
need you to picture this: somewhere right now, there’s a woman on her knees
asking God, “Do you still love me?” And you hold the story that proves He does.
There’s a man questioning whether his life still has meaning after loss—and
your survival could be the very sign he’s looking for. Somebody
is waiting on you. That’s
why I can’t let you sit on your story any longer.
This
is your chance to stop waiting and start writing.
I’m
inviting you to enter the Why I Want to Share My Story Contest. Here’s
how it works:
- Write a 100-word
story that captures your experience, testimony, or life lesson.
- Deadline
September 6
- Email to:
info@janicerlove.com
We’ll
select five winners who will get the chance to join me in the 15-Day
Quickstart eBook Cohort, where you’ll finally turn your words into a
finished book.
This
isn’t just about writing—it’s about responsibility. If you’ve been holding
back, now is the time to step forward.
When
I wrote Divorced and Still Highly Favored, I was terrified. But fear
didn’t get the last word—purpose did. And that book unlocked freedom for women
I may never meet in person, but who will forever be connected to me through
story. The
same can happen for you.
So
don’t wait. Don’t overthink. Don’t let fear, shame, or perfectionism keep you
silent. Someone’s breakthrough is tied to your willingness to write it forward.
👉🏾 Enter the contest. Share your story.
Step into your purpose.
Because your voice isn’t just powerful—it’s necessary.
Blessings,
Dr. Janice R. Love
Founder, Pearls Perfected Institute
