There will come a day when authorities, law enforcement, and leadership will wish they had truly listened—not because the truth is easy, but because it is necessary. Though truth may be uncomfortable, it is also the foundation of growth, transformation, and justice.
If I was entrusted to serve as President of a Women's Ministry for the Department of Defense, to sing in their choir, educate within military institutions and places of worship, cultivate unity, and create lasting, meaningful experiences for countless women, and to support and uplift military spouses, then my words should not be so easily dismissed. Wisdom is often overlooked until the weight of hindsight reveals the depth of its significance.
This is why I cannot begin to comprehend the level of malice and hatred that has driven people—many of whom know my past and contributions—to spread such a vile and baseless lie of prostitution against me. I have always been a woman who uplifts others, promotes unity, and leads with integrity. I have never been a hater, and I have never sought to destroy others—yet an astonishing amount of energy has been deliberately invested in trying to destroy me.
When something is not right for me, I walk away—I do not seek to defame, diminish, or harm. And yet, for choosing my own path, I have been punished without cause, denied the fundamental right to build, create, and leave a legacy for my children and future generations. Why? What justifies such relentless persecution?
I have suffered false arrests, kidnapping by corrupt judge, endured cruel mistreatment, and remained silent in the face of profound injustice. I have been denied the simple right to live my life in peace, placed in situations designed to break, humiliate, and torture me for the amusement of others.
But let me be clear—good people exist, and I am one of them. I am, at my core, a woman who strives to build, create, and inspire. I was a devoted wife, a loyal friend, a builder of communities, and a source of light for those around me. I do not take pleasure in harming the innocent, and I do not entertain hatred, envy, or cruelty. The only thing I truly despise is hate itself.
And while I am good-hearted, I am not weak. Many have chosen to misinterpret my kindness as ignorance, assuming that dismissing my intelligence makes it easier for them to accept my presence, my accomplishments, or even my beauty. I see through it all, yet I do not waste my energy proving them wrong. Instead, I use their underestimation of me as a superpower—a quiet strength that allows me to observe, strategize, and rise above. Those who assume I am naïve or simple fail to recognize that sometimes, playing the role others assign you is the greatest advantage of all.
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