TITLE: Unmute Your Heart

SUBTITLE: A Voice of Victory Overcoming Domestic Abuse

AUTHOR: Sharon R. Wynn

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B ehind the walls of homes and churches, many women suffer in silence. The one who
vowed to love them has bullied and battered them into submission. Abuse, jealousy,
fear, shame, and confusion have stolen their peace of mind and dreams of a “happily ever
after.” Is there hope for a better life?

Sharon openly shares her experiences with verbal, emotional, and physical abuse at the
hands of her husband, a pastor and former NFL player. Hers is the story of a Barbie doll
love affair turned sour. But it is also an amazing testimony of how you can unmute your
heart, heal, and blossom again despite the trauma, pain, and disappointment of a failed
relationship. As you read, you will also discover…
 • How to process the pain and face your reality
• How to find clarity in the midst of confusion
• How to protect your children from the crossfire
• The power of your voice

Sharon gives insight into how women can rebuild their lives by letting go and letting the
Word be activated in their lives. I plan to use this book in my practice. –Kirk Brocks, PsyD,
LMFT

Sharon encourages you to trust God, face your issues, learn, grow, and hold on despite the
pain. Allow God to turn your tears into triumph and your pain into purpose. –Norris
DuPree Jr., PhD, MFT, LADC

[Author photo] SHARON R. WYNN is an author, recording artist, songwriter, and inspirational
speaker. The founder of New Beginnings Women’s Empowerment Groups, she also owns
Little Arrows childcare. Her passion is imparting hope and new direction to women in
transitional homes who seek to change their lives.

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INTRODUCTION
Many of us may have shared some of the same joys, losses, pains, hurts, fears or
accomplishments. We have also overcome many challenges while pushing forward as works-in-
progress to be better in every aspect of life.

You may have encountered severe challenges that caused you to mute your heart and change as a
woman. Maybe you were the loving type, but hurt and rejection have made you angry, guarded,
and cold. Maybe you were the trusting type, but unfaithfulness, deceit, and lies have made you
bitter, frustrated, and skeptical of everyone and everything. Granted, being human, you may have
experienced different types of emotions because of what you encountered. However, the most
important thing we must all do to move forward is to unmute our hearts.

So how do we unmute our hearts you ask? Determination, faith, and hard work will produce a
heart of forgiveness that can release the most damaging toxic emotions that block you from
moving forward into your future. You must confront exposed or hidden issues, so you can open
the gateway to your destiny and purpose.
Do you want to change your perspective or outlook on your life? Then see yourself beyond your
process. Your process is something you must go through. It will shape you into who you were
made to be. This takes work, courage, and strength because you must develop your relationship
with God through the mind of Christ, which is His Word. Depending on the severity of the
trauma you experienced, professional, godly counsel will help you through your healing process
mentally and emotionally. I am a witness that these components can see us through many hurtful
events; they helped to usher me into a healthier and more rewarding place in my life.

The battle is not ours; it belongs to God. Through prayer, we can continue to fight for what is
worth fighting for. That is our joy, peace, love, happiness, and the essence of who we are. My
friends, you are fearfully and wonderfully made. You are even better when you choose to
unmute your hearts.