Posts by Tammy René
Finding a New Voice: Art Can Express What Words Cannot
“Art can express what words cannot.” On this latest episode of Building on the Light, guest, Nika Wood, talks about how art plays an important role in emotional healing by calming intense feelings, providing a healthy outlet for release, and supporting clearer thinking. She has found that by engaging both the creative and analytical parts of the brain, it can also build resilience and help people focus on hope and healing.
“Brokenness is not the end. It can be mended and even made stronger. My brokenness led me to a new life.” During this process, the goal is not to become “normal” again, but to grow into something new. Nika is the founder of SoulArt to Heal, a program that empowers trauma survivors to transform and thrive through art.
Survivor Shift: The Power of Voice
Amber Washington shares her shift from victim of childhood sexual abuse to living a full and purpose-driven life. “When you show up as yourself, you find your people.” Amber is the founder of Whole Heals, a healing-centered company dedicated to helping individuals and organizations understand the connection between lived experience, behavior, and leadership. Amber is…
Read MoreEmbracing Womanhood: Healing Mother’s Day Heartache
Mother’s Day can be a dagger-filled time for many. Healing our Mother’s Day heartache and learning to embrace our womanhood can seem impossible. Some women who long for children wonder why their hopes are unfulfilled. For others, the joy of having children is haunted by guilt for not measuring up to a mythical standard. And for some, never knowing their own mother’s love leaves a hole that is hard to fill. I have found comfort in the truth that motherhood is really about womanhood. It’s not about bearing children so much as it is about nurturing and lifting others while being true to ourselves and to God. It’s about tapping into and living up to the divine potential within us. Embracing the beauty of our womanhood can heal the broken places in our hearts. Our lives can be filled with the light, love, and joy we crave. May we all embrace our worth and find joy in celebrating the light of womanhood.
Read MoreSurvivor Shift: Trust Yourself; You are Stronger Than You Think
Genet Orme shares her profoundly transformative experience of losing both her son and her husband in a span of just a few years. This is a journey in learning to trust yourself in the face of unimaginable adversity and a powerful testament to the hidden strength within.
Read MoreSurvivor Shift: “Go Deep Into Your Faith”
Carrie Hill shares the importance of going “deep into your faith” when facing trials. “There are signs and miracles everywhere” that will help strengthen you in your darkest moments.
Read MoreThe Miracles Continue
Whether you are a survivor seeking solace, an advocate for healing, or simply a reader captivated by stories of the indomitable human spirit, this book invites you to reflect and be inspired. Miracles in the Dark is not just a story—it is a call to action to believe in the possibility of transformation and triumph. A must-read for those who believe in the resilience of the human heart and the miracles that guide us back to the light.
Read MoreStrength Through Connection
Sharon from “Surviving Together” shares how reaching out can be a vital tool on our healing journey. Even when we are not talking about our trauma, we all need someone who “sees” us and helps us see the value in ourselves. Sharon also shares tools for building healthy connections.
Read MoreLearning to Trust Again After Sexual Trauma
Building trust—or relearning to trust—after sexual trauma starts with understanding and respecting your own boundaries. It’s important to recognize what you are comfortable with and where you need to draw lines to protect yourself. The act of trusting others involves being selective about whom you allow close to you. You have the power to choose your team—those people who respect your boundaries and provide support.
Read MoreDid God Abandon Me?
Did God abandon me? In the early phases of my healing journey, all forward progress stopped until the question could be answered.
Read MoreBelieve In You Anyway
Believe in you anyway. Lately I’ve had a dip in energy and enthusiasm for the goals and ideas that inspired me at the beginning of 2026. As January draws to a close, it’s common to feel a little deflated. The spark of New Year’s ideas flickers as everyday demands, unexpected illness, and the long stretch…
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