This space holds more than just words—it carries my story, a journey through brokenness, healing, faith, and the unwavering grace of God.

What began as a lived experience has now become something I can share more deeply through my book, and it's an honour to invite you into that.
 

I was born in Finland, abandoned, orphaned and later adopted into a family marked by dysfunction, instability, and pain.
Behind closed doors, my childhood became a landscape of trauma, in which my innocence was stolen, and silence became my means of survival.
By the age of four, I had lost the ability to speak.

As I grew older, the pain I carried led me down a destructive path. Throughout my teen years, the wounds deepened.
Rejection, abuse, and broken identity led me into a life of chaos—drugs, alcohol, crime, and the desperate search for belonging in all the wrong places.
 

Amid darkness and despair, I encountered God in a way that changed the course of my life forever.
It was the turning point where God met me in my brokenness and began restoring what had been lost.
But this is not where my story ends...
 

What followed was not an instant fix, but a journey that was very raw, real, and deeply transformative.

In my pain and brokenness, God met me and I found healing, restoration, and a hope I never thought possible.

I discovered a love unlike anything I had ever known—a love that would never abandon me.

That love gave me the strength to forgive when forgiveness seemed impossible, and through forgiveness, I found freedom.

My story is one of redemption—a story of God reaching into my deepest wounds, restoring what had been broken, and making all things new.
 

Today, I am married to my wonderful American husband, Dave.
I'm a proud mum of four adult children and a delighted Nanna to seven precious grandchildren.
 

Family is one of God's greatest gifts to me. I love connecting with friends, sharing meaningful conversations, and laughing so hard that my ribs hurt.

Encouraging others and giving where I can bring me great joy, and I believe even small acts of kindness can make a lasting difference.
 

When I'm not writing, you'll often find me outdoors. I love hiking, cycling, gardening, travelling, and spending time in God's creation.
Some of my favourite moments are the quiet ones spent in prayer and reflection.
 

I am grateful for God's faithfulness throughout every chapter of my life. Thank you for being here.

I pray that as you explore my story, you'll be encouraged to believe that no matter what your past may hold,
healing, hope and new beginnings are always possible in Christ.

Liisa