From Sh*t to Sunshine - Paperback

Raylynn Van Oort was horror-struck the day she was arrested. Most people would consider it the worst day of their lives. For her, it marked the beginning of her freedom. She was finally safe from an evil narcissist who inflicted years of physical, psychological, sexual, and spiritual abuse. Brainwashing and fear gripped her heart for almost 30 years.

From the age of four, a controlling, adoptive dad ravaged Raylynn's innocent mind and stripped her connection with her deceased birth father. Her turbulent childhood filled with trauma and emotional wounds primed her for manipulation.

Raylynn's chance encounter with a charismatic preacher and politician turned her life upside down. What began as a mission from God descended into madness, at the hands of a charming prophet who morphed into a monster. Yet, walking through the gut-wrenching pain allowed her to discover the depths of her human resilience. Toxic thought patterns were stripped away allowing her to break free of the intense mental anguish. Her hard-won wisdom provides hope for anyone longing to walk in wholeness after trauma.

Her memoir is an intense, yet uplifting story that is shocking, emotionally raw, and spiritually enlightening. This is a tale of hope, inner strength, and the power of faith. It will surely stay with readers long after it's read.