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A young sexual trauma survivor navigates the depths of her pain and intimacy challenges while discovering the true meaning of sacrificial love.

Synopsis:

After experiencing the unimaginable at the hands of a relative, Lynnette begins the long road toward healing by utilizing all the tools possible. While undergoing years of therapy, Lynnette finds comfort in Linda, her confidant, and counselor, renewing a portion of her trust in others. Still, nothing seems to help her overcome the deep-seated identity and intimacy issues that plague her on a daily basis affecting their relationships with her parents and siblings, Lynnette numbs the pain through serial dating and promiscuity. The false sense of intimacy is challenged when, one day, she meets Madison, a wise and loving young man who accepts Lynnette for all she is. Though his love is unlike any she has ever known, Lynnette struggles with feeling worthy of his affection. Proving over and over that he is thoroughly committed, Lynnette takes a leap of faith and lets Madison in on all her secrets. Challenging the expectations from both their families, Madison and Lynnette decide to marry and start a life together. Navigating the pressures of higher education, poverty, rocky family relationships, and all the intricacies of marriage, the defeatist internal narrative Lynnette believes about herself compounds over the years until she reaches her breaking point. Coming face to face with the pain, Lynnette recognizes that shame is a terrible companion and makes a decision that alters the trajectory of her family and her marriage. The question now is, will she finally allow herself to experience true love and all that comes with it? Highlighting the virtues of therapy and forgiveness, And The Day Came demonstrates the power of true faith, hope, and love in the journey toward wholeness.

Beauty & Likes: Experiencing God’s Truth About Your Looks

Devotional Synopsis:

Provides emotional security so that young adults can discover their inner beauty and the sincere love of God in a social media world. Morgan Threadgill, Jenn Gotzon, and Dr. Lynnette Simm weave together a biblical, transformative journey based on psychology for the teen mind.

Tear-Stained Forgiveness: Overcoming Sexual Abuse

Documentary Synopsis:

Abandoned and abused, Lynnette struggles for years to rescue herself from the wreckage. Through Christ, she finds forgiveness and works with her family to heal. Walk with the whole family as they share the memories, heartaches, and joy that proves the cycle can be Broken.

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