At Last Free To Be Me

An amazing true story of a person born in 1962, in England who later moved permanently to the US. Born into a non-religious family, Robert was the youngest of three children. Just a seemingly normal English family. But he was to experience something very different as he grew up. Indeed, having a gift for music and business, Robert 'did life' like most other people in a western society. At the age that he often thought that he would die, thirty, after ruining his first marriage, he had a truly miraculous conversion to become a Christian in a way that some might only dream about. Then started missionary trips on three continents with many amazing stories of near death and a kidnapping. More was to happen as he found a wife in the US. Settling down with his new family including two sons and a daughter, was a very bumpy ride as he soon found himself flying back to England on his own, dejected and rejected. But God was with him and even though he was denied entrance back into the US, God made away that is quite a story of faith on its own. Reuniting with his new family they started to work things out and some amazing events took place where he was awarded the silver medal from the US Coast Guard and the Hero of Oklahoma award from the resident governor. Yet all through these years his life reveals a deeper issue that he and his wife battled to overcome. The twist in this true testimony was how God broke through to Robert and revealed that he was transgender. Years and years of trying to overcome his 'wicked' heart and 'deceived' mind all failed as he discovered that he was not to 'overcome' at all, but accept himself and go help others. So after having to leave his wife and family who all rejected him, he embarked on a new journey into this whole world of gender identity and related issues. Yet, he, now she, Robbie Dee, has continued to have God direct her steps. You just have to read about her transition and life as a transgender lady who is fully out in the public, worshipping the Lord with her violin and bringing the truth into the church and society concerning transgender people.

By telling my story I hope to help people suffering adversity and severe depression. This problem has been with me since my early 20’s. I have spent several periods in hospital, also having E.C.T. I am still on a lot of medication. We moved form Sydney to Broke in the Hunter Valley firstly growing raspberries to supply the restaurants and eventually having an on-farm-shop. I also made chutneys and jams from our fruit trees and extensive vegetable garden. Although we had apricots, figs, pears and table grapes, the raspberries developed a disease so we had to look to another venture. We researched and eventually planted olive trees. We were foundation members of the Hunter Valley Olive Association; I also travelled to California, Argentine, Spain and Italy for further research. We sold the farm and bought a huge home on Lake Macquarie, from tree change to sea change. The marriage was very rocky and I was very unhappy. We then bought a restaurant, which brought a whole lot of new stresses and problems. In 2003 I suffered a stroke, was in an induced coma for four months and when I regained consiousnes, I was blind. My husband and children put me in a nursinghome, I was only 56 years old. It was awful. Apart from loss of vision I was suffering no other effects from the stroke. The family sought no help for me so I initiated seeing an eye surgeon. The result was I regained my sight. I was indeed a medical miracle. I went back home but life was terrible. I was working with two social workers who described my situation as domestic violence, not physical but emotional. Eventually one morning I rang my three children, in Sydney, and told them I was leaving, not one said Mum I will come and get you. I rang a friend who would pick me up but I could only stay a couple of nights. After contacting one of the social workers I ended up in a Women’s Refuge, firstly in Muswellbrook then Lane Cove, in Sydney. For 7 years I have been in a Retirement Village and am extremely happy. I rarely have contact with my three children and six grand daughters. This hurts a great deal. They don’t seem to value me but my many friends and activities make a very full and happy life. I am at last ‘free to be me’. Maggie Attached are two chapters.

From insecurity to true freedom -- God loves us and accepts us just as we are right now. And He longs to show us how to break out of our individual prisons of negative thoughts, past behaviors, and destructive patterns.

An amazing true story of a person born in 1962, in England who later moved permanently to the US. Born into a non-religious family, Robert was the youngest of three children. Just a seemingly normal English family. But he was to experience something very different as he grew up. Indeed, having a gift for music and business, Robert 'did life' like most other people in a western society. At the age that he often thought that he would die, thirty, after ruining his first marriage, he had a truly miraculous conversion to become a Christian in a way that some might only dream about. Then started missionary trips on three continents with many amazing stories of near death and a kidnapping. More was to happen as he found a wife in the US. Settling down with his new family including two sons and a daughter, was a very bumpy ride as he soon found himself flying back to England on his own, dejected and rejected. But God was with him and even though he was denied entrance back into the US, God made away that is quite a story of faith on its own. Reuniting with his new family they started to work things out and some amazing events took place where he was awarded the silver medal from the US Coast Guard and the Hero of Oklahoma award from the resident governor. Yet all through these years his life reveals a deeper issue that he and his wife battled to overcome. The twist in this true testimony was how God broke through to Robert and revealed that he was transgender. Years and years of trying to overcome his 'wicked' heart and 'deceived' mind all failed as he discovered that he was not to 'overcome' at all, but accept himself and go help others. So after having to leave his wife and family who all rejected him, he embarked on a new journey into this whole world of gender identity and related issues. Yet, he, now she, Robbie Dee, has continued to have God direct her steps. You just have to read about her transition and life as a transgender lady who is fully out in the public, worshipping the Lord with her violin and bringing the truth into the church and society concerning transgender people.

Free To Be Me was inspired from my day to day walk in this Life. There have been so many experiences, some of which impacted me to such a degree, I felt compelled never to forget, but to keep them in remembrance. I have yet to see it all, but truly Ive seen and experienced enough to share with others, with the sole purpose of perhaps directing some lost soul to the Remedy of all the problems, sadness, brokenness and despair, that this Life brings.

Free to be Me Do you ever wake up some days, and wonder, ‘What on earth is this all about?’, ‘Where am I going? ‘What’s wrong with me? ‘Who am I?’ Do you hear yourself saying, ‘I can’t do this anymore’? Please stop and listen to this inner voice. This is the voice of your soul calling out to be heard. Your soul is saying, ‘It is time for change. I am ready to make a difference’. Free to be Me is a step by step healing manual to help you re-evaluate what is happening in your life. We all come to crossroads in our lives, where we need to acknowledge what is going on. A crossroads where you have this uneasy feeling, that you can no longer walk the path you are walking. If your life is feeling out of balance, this is your time to make changes. This is your time to start to empower yourself, to create the life you desire, and the life you deserve. The author, Dawn Chrystal, uses her life experiences and knowledge, to gently help you to recognise where you have lost your way. Dawn introduces natural techniques, and Bach Flower Remedies to help you peel away the layers which no longer serve you, to reveal your true potential, and the person you were born to be. She says, ‘I respect that everyone is on their own individual path, and that your journey will be unique to you. Take what you need from each section of Free to be Me, and bring it into your life each day. Every time you walk away from your book, bring the techniques you have learnt today into your daily life. The more you work on you, the more empowered you will feel. The peace of mind, and the clarity you find, will be priceless’. To kickstart your healing journey, Dawn offers you introductory offers, to help you explore the benefits of the Bach Flower Remedies and her personal guidance. Use your book as a workshop manual. Each time you pick it up, you are stepping in to learn about yourself, and how you can enhance your life.

This book tells the story of south Wales valleys born Margaret Maund who experienced a remarkable life as a nurse and midwife in central Africa in the late 1960s. Margaret was later ordained as an Anglican priest; indeed she was amongst the first group of women to be ordained in Wales. Her autobiography charts the highs and lows of a life spent breaking new ground.

Rose lived vivaciously in her own little world. No worries. No issues. No indication that things could go wrong until something happened that turned her world upside down. For the first time, she knew what it meant to feel awkward and to experience heartache and disappointment. If only she knew then, what she knows now, perhaps things would have been different for her.

FREE TO BE ME Turning Shame into Freedom All of us are aware of things in our lives that rob us of our freedom to be the complete person God made us to be. These issues in our lives are often buried in our past but still work powerfully to keep us imprisoned and immobilized in the present. Many unresolved concerns from the past are buried in shame and are very difficult for us to examine. Shame is one of the most powerful emotions in our lives and yet its influence is seldom recognized or talked about. The Bible has a great deal to say about shame, including how God wants to turn our negative experiences with shame into something positive. Wherever we live with an area of unhealed shame, we are unable to function in the grace of God in that area. 'Negative' shame robs us of God’s power in our lives and the capacity to fulfill our destiny. Therefore, it is imperative that as Christians we understand how to turn shame into a positive healing experience that will prepare us to be used in the Kingdom of God. This book is designed to bring healing to a very needy area of emotional development and will be taught with sensitivity and care.

Who am I, really? How do I figure out what to do with my life? Does anybody really care about me? Why can't I be as pretty as her? Stasi Eldredge understands the doubts, struggles, and fears you are facing. She has been there! Now Stasi invites you to walk with her as she helps you understand the lies this world tries to sell you, and believe that God sees you as beautiful and worthy—right now. With honesty and grace, Stasi will help you see the hand of God in your story and trust Him with your every hope and dream.