My exciting transition home from a life of serving in overseas missions was a dream come true. I met and married my "miracle" man. After an exquisite honeymoon in our beloved South Africa, soon after our return to Canada, he transformed into my worst nightmare - a monster determined to violate and destroy me as a person. My place of supposed safety and security, my own home, became my prison house of abuse. This is a story of unexpected shocking tragedy that turned into a triumph of freedom and safety. I have climbed diligently out of a deep dark pit of abuse, with the hope and help of a very present, loving God and many caring people along the way who helped me survive. I am now wearing the badge of honour of a survivor who feels intensely compassionate for those in similar situations. I have earned my latest degree at the "University of the Cross." My greatest desire is that many will be given hope and help as I take off the "duct tape" of silence on this very serious issue in the world and in the Church today.