by Karla Monterrosa | Jul 11, 2019 | my journey
I spent almost 20 years in City government, managing community programs and creating opportunities for women and families in Los Angeles. I loved my work and was passionate about it. Toward the end of that time, however, I was feeling exhausted and like my effort was...
by Karla Monterrosa | May 6, 2019 | my journey
I’ve had many conversations with friends where people have turned away from God as a result of being hurt by people. You might struggle with the encouragement I give to trust God especially if your abuse happened in a church or by a spiritual leader. If that is true...
by Karla Monterrosa | Jan 22, 2019 | my journey
Between the age of five and ten years old, I was abused sexually by people close to me. Two things allowed me to navigate life with strength and hope for the future, faith, and support from a few good people. I was around nine years old when I found my faith. My mom...
