She Believed She Could…So God Did.
Turning Pain Into Purpose Through Faith and God's Promises.
Christine Merino is a domestic violence survivor who turned her darkest chapter into a message of hope. Her debut memoir is a raw, honest account of escaping abuse, reclaiming her worth, and rebuilding her life — by the grace of God.
She Believed She Could So God Did
A memoir of survival, healing, and redemption. Christine writes with unflinching honesty about escaping domestic abuse and finding the courage to rebuild — for herself, for her daughter, and by the grace of God.
Psalm 147:3He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
Words from Readers
Real women. Real pain. Real healing.
Christine's book is truly inspiring and empowering in a way that sticks with you even after you put it down. From the very beginning, you can feel her strength and vulnerability, and it immediately draws you in.
I could not put this book down. It is a deeply moving story of abuse, survival, and incredible inner strength. This book gives a voice to so many who have suffered in silence.
This book carries an intimate, heartfelt tone that feels incredibly authentic. It gives voice to the quiet heartbreak, the slow process of rebuilding, and the courage rooted in faith that it takes to begin again.
This book is a very easy read, and the story speaks volumes. I would recommend it to anyone who needs the courage to remove themselves from an unhealthy relationship.
Coming from a man — this book matters. I read it, then immediately ordered more copies for women in my life, including survivors. It's real, it's emotional, and it gives a voice to experiences that need to be heard.
Once I started, I couldn't put it down. It's a beautiful journey from a girl to a woman who found herself and her purpose through her faith — and through surviving the unsurvivable.