Joy Restored: Trauma Coaching for Women

Welcome!

My name is Stephanie Martin, and I am the founder of Joy Restored and a certified trauma coach. I’m so glad you’re here!

If you are looking for support in the midst of a traumatic relationship or experience, you’ve come to the right place. At Joy Restored, we uplift women who have been dragged down by family trauma, abusive relationships, and spiritual abuse.

This is a difficult road to walk, but you are not alone. If you’ve realized that you need support, a listening ear, and a game plan for your future, keep reading.

The church as a whole in America has a massive problem.

When Christian women encounter abuse and trauma in their family or relationships, they often don’t know where to turn. Operating in faith, they often decide to seek help from their church leaders. But, when they disclose their experiences, these women are often shot down by the church leadership. They are told to…

• Forgive their husband and make their best effort to reconcile (even if they are in physical danger)
• “Satisfy his needs” and “be a better wife” (even if their partner has broken their trust and been unfaithful)
• Focus on rekindling the spark in their romance (even in the absence of changed behavior on the part of their husband)
• Forgive and forget the abuse they experienced at the hands of another Christian (even if nothing has been resolved)

Feeling betrayed all over again by their church, these women often feel they have only two options: keep quiet about their abusive experiences, or leave the church altogether as they seek a safer environment. The first option causes an internal death of any hope for a better life. The second option causes an immense feeling of guilt and shame.

It doesn’t have to be this way.

If you are in the midst of this terrible dilemma, please know — God loves you fiercely, protectively, and completely. He never expected you to sacrifice yourself on the altar of a destructive relationship.

You might have been lied to. You might have been pressured to stay in a terrible situation that God doesn’t want you in. But thankfully, you don’t have to stay there.

In the Joy Restored program, we give you the tools to:

• Understand what happened to you–both in your past and in your current relationships
• Discover what the Bible actually says about handling trauma, abuse, and betrayal
• Create a step-by-step game plan for your path to safety and freedom
• Rebuild your life, village, and relationships in a way that fosters hope, faith, and true joy

You don’t have to figure this out on your own.

There are so many women who have walked the path you’re on right now. It is much easier to do it with someone in your corner. I can help you fight the battle for your freedom. If you’d like to have a conversation about this, free of charge, reach out below and we’ll set up a time to talk.