CONTRIBUTING AUTHOR in "The Purpose in My Pain" & "I Am Stronger Than the Storm"

Maria Nicole is an Up-and-Coming Author

and

A Survivor of severe childhood trauma

Who was Brave enough to speak out!

"Shame Breaker : A Story of Healing and Redemption"

A Message from a Trauma Survivor

To anyone who needs to hear it:

We don’t ‘get over’ or ‘move on’ from our trauma.

We are forced to make space for it.

We carry it.

We learn to live with it.

And, sometimes, we THRIVE in spite of it !

Welcome

There's not a lot to see here yet. But take your time, look around, and learn all there is to know about me. I hope you enjoy my site and take a moment to drop a line.

Thanks for your support!

Stay tuned for the release date of my first solo project!

meet ➡️ Maria Nicole

About ME

As a young child, I realized I wanted to "help people" when I grew up.

After graduating from The University of Maryland with a degree in Sociology, I embarked on a journey to do just that.

My first stop was a shelter for battered women where I was the overnight supervisor.

I have worked in the field of Human Services for two decades!

From counseling adolescents with alcohol and drug issues, to determining eligibility for government assistance, to providing childcare services and nutritional meals at two local family support centers, I've found both Meaning and Purpose in providing help those who are often overlooked.

I spent eight years at a local Wellness and Recovery center where I led support groups and provided peer support to adults in recovery from mental health and addiction issues.

Currently employed with The State of Maryland, I coordinate services for individuals from the DDA community.

I am a survivor of severe childhood trauma, domestic violence and people's unwanted opinions and judgements.

A comedian at heart, I have dreams of performing stand-up before I'm too old to walk onto the stage without assistance.

I'm "Mommy" to three beautiful children and "Momma" to countless others.

I have a knack for making people look at their life experiences in a different way.

In my community, I'm known as a go-to person for resources. People reach out to me because they know I will point them in the right direction to obtain what they need.

As an Advocate for mental health therapy and trauma awareness, I stand firm in my belief that many need God AND a therapist.

In 2021, I stepped out on faith and began writing my story.

My first solo project Shame Breaker: A Story of Healing and Redemption will be released in 2022.

I am confident that my transparency will provide hope as others begin their journey of Healing. And God gets ALL of the glory!

Currently a student at Major Minor Prophetic Institute, a member of Supernatural Faith Center and a follower of Chase Visions Ministries, I know firsthand that God can and will use Anyone.

Though my Journey has not been easy, I am grateful for my struggles because they led me to my purpose.