I didn’t grow up in church. I didn’t know God- not really. And to be honest, I didn’t feel like He would want someone like me. I didn’t get saved early in life. I came to God after the storm - after the pain, the mess, the searching. And it took a lot of struggles to get there. There were seasons where I had no home, just me and my broken heart, trying to survive in a world that felt cold and unforgiving. I’ve been through relationships and marriages, each one leaving a scar and a lesson teaching one teaching me who I was and who I wasn’t. But God . . . God found me. Not when I was clean, not when I had it all together - but right there in the wreckage of my life. He didn’t condemn me. He called me. He didn’t shame me. He saved me. He reached into the darkness with mercy, grace and love I never knew was possible. And now? I live for Him. I breathe for Him. And I will spread His Message until my last breath. 💗🙏🏻

We all need reminders that even when life feels messy and uncertain… God is still present. Your testimony can help others. Share it here.

Life doesn’t always fall apart all at once. Sometimes it happens quietly—through disappointment, regret, and the slow ache of carrying too much for too long. In this deeply personal memoir, Drue Coleman Casal shares her journey through brokenness, recklessness, motherhood, faith, and healing. With raw honesty, she tells the story of losing herself… and finding her way back again. This is a story of grace. Of growth. Of rising—not once, but again and again. A reminder that even when life feels messy and uncertain… God is still present. Still working. Still restoring. And your story is not over.

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Drue is a Christian nana, teacher, and author who is passionate about faith, family, and encouraging others. As an educator, she loves helping children grow with confidence, kindness, and the reminder that they are deeply loved by God. Her greatest joy is being a nana and creating meaningful memories filled with laughter, love, and faith. Through her writing, Drue shares heartfelt stories and messages of hope, healing, and God’s grace. Whether in the classroom, at home with family, or through the pages of her books, Drue’s mission is to inspire others to feel seen, valued, and forever loved.