Laurie Sullivan is an accomplished teacher, writer, and speaker. Raised in a loving home, her mother and father were ordained ministers. She graduated from high school a year early, obtained her B.S. in English Education and later a M.A. and Ed. Specialist degree. Her life trajectory was on track marrying before college graduation a man pursuing ministerial studies whose words and ambitions for Christ made her eyes shine with pride. There ends the “happily ever after.” Married by Myself tells a darker story. One of deceit, manipulation, and abuse. Who can the wife of a minister confide in? Who does a Christian tell? Feeling alone, Laurie dove deeper into her personal relationship with Christ for answers. Now married and mother to eight, Nana to thirteen, she is a vibrant public speaker with a message of encouragement and hope to women who find themselves living a life they never dreamed of.