Melissa’s story is a powerful testimony of how God’s love, grace, and redemption can transform even the deepest pain into beauty and purpose. Her journey speaks to many of the difficult struggles facing our society today—surviving rape as a teenager, enduring the heartbreak of abortions and the loss of a child, battling alcohol and prescription drug abuse, engaging in promiscuity, and suffering both physical and verbal abuse. Yet through faith in Christ, Melissa discovered healing, restoration, and a renewed hope that only God can provide.

For sixteen years, Melissa ran from the Lord, desperately trying to numb her pain with alcohol, pills, relationships, and every other escape she could find. But one life-changing encounter with the Holy Spirit brought her to her knees in surrender. In that moment, she realized she could no longer circle the same mountain of brokenness—nor could she find freedom on her own.

Today, Melissa is a devoted wife and mother to three children—Gabby, Zachary, and Evan—and a loving stepmother to her husband’s eight children. What the enemy meant to use for destruction has instead become the very fire that fuels her passion. Out of her past, Melissa has found purpose: to help other hurting women discover their identity in Christ and embrace the hope of a redeemed future. Through Anchor House, Melissa now combines her experience as an entrepreneur, HR professional, and life coach to guide women in uncovering their true worth and calling. Her story is not just one of survival but of transformation—a living reminder that God can bring beauty from ashes.