I should not be here. But I am. And so are you. Shine Through the Shadows is the true story of surviving what most people never say out loud. Childhood abuse. Addiction. Sexual assault. The kind of pain that almost ends you. This is not a polished Christian memoir. It is raw and honest, written from the middle of the mess. God felt far away at times, but grace never stopped reaching for me. Though written by a Christian, this book is for anyone who has ever felt broken, alone, or too far gone. You do not have to believe what I believe to find yourself in these pages. If you have ever begged for a reason to keep going, this is for you. If you are still breathing, there is still hope. And this book will help you believe that again.