I’m Melinda Olsen, and I see you.
From a divorced, single mom, to remarried and part of a multi-faceted blended family, I can assure you, life does go on after divorce, and it can be better than you imagined.
I see you. I’ve been you.
There was a time when I believed I would never trust or love again. I had no idea how I was going to raise three sons after what I had been through. How could I raise men when I was so angry at men! I had to find a way to get past the anger.
I’ve known betrayal, brokenness, fear, failure, shame, and that feeling of being stretched beyond what you ever imagined you could withstand. I have known pain so deep I could barely breathe, and darkness so dark it was crippling, yet here I am.
I know what it’s like to be remolded, reshaped and rewarded for fighting through the darkness and fears. I am here to help you navigate that darkness to find hope and joy again.
Moving on is not easy, but I promise you it is worth the effort. With the benefit of my experience, let me help you navigate this process .
Divorce does NOT define you.
What People Are Saying
Melinda, both my sister Mary Ann and I received and read your article. It hit home for both of us, and she emailed me about it right after I had finished reading it yesterday morning. God’s timing is perfect. Thanks for allowing God to use you and your amazing gifts to share His word as you minister to others!
Blessings, Linda A.
When I read the first paragraph of your article, it took me back to that time when my next door neighbor, my dear friend, was going thru hell, BUT in time, her love for her boys and faith in God, allowed her rise above the flames!! You are amazing and loved!
— Beth W.
Love your writing and how you use your life story to inspire and challenge us every Monday! It is a blessing to so many I am certain. I thought the blog post was so well done with verses and graphics combining so well with the narrative. Everything can be used for good if we allow it. I am thankful for you!
-Karen A.
Well, you did it again! I actually read your article and cried. I am struggling so much at trying to "fix" or alleviate my kid's pains and challenges and I am constantly blaming myself, probably blaming God indirectly too. Thanks for reminding me about stepping in God's way--I think I do it much more than I would like to admit.
—Tracy A.
God brought life out of the dust. Satan wants to bury us with the dirt of our sin and shame. BUT…what if our “dirt” is what God uses to wash others clean?
A rearview perspective can open the door to forward motion. We can get in God’s way, but we don’t have to stay there. Understanding what’s behind us to embrace what’s before us. ~Melinda