“You’re exactly who you’re meant to be for where God is taking you.”
— Krystal Moncrief
How did we get here?
It wasn’t intentional on my part, but it was very intentional on the Lord’s part. I started writing because it was easier for me to express myself without overlooking the key details that contributed to my emotions at the time. Before I realized it, writing became therapeutic; it became an escape of sorts. It was a space where anything and everything could be expressed, and unlike spoken words exchanged with others, I had complete control over whether or not to share my thoughts publicly. Writing offered me freedom with little to no accountability.
Writing was an outlet that helped me avoid conflict. I began writing from a dark place during my freshman year of high school, and I continued down that path for several years, until my senior year of college. My collection had grown substantially, and my writing had improved to the point where I was on the verge of publishing my first poetry book. Then, one day, my phone fell off a rollercoaster. I wish I were lying, but I’m not. I lost almost EVERYTHING. At that time, I kept all my work in an app on my phone, and unfortunately, nothing was ever backed up. When I lost my phone, I lost about 95% of everything I had ever written since high school. It took me a while to accept that it was all gone, but eventually, I had no choice but to come to terms with it.
Around this time, unbeknownst to me I had just embarked on a journey towards true healing from past trauma through Christ, as well as the mental health complications that came as a result of my experiences. As I grew, I started to recognize that God had a different plan for my writing. Initially, I intended to connect with a depressed society by sharing my own melancholy poetry. However, God wanted me to focus on healing and bringing encouragement through my written words instead. Shifting to a more positive perspective seemed to diminish my ability to write poetry, and I pray that one day God will restore that gift. Nevertheless, in every other aspect, God has increased my wisdom, understanding, and skills to convey His messages to all of you.
In summary, I started this journey due to the hardships I've faced in life, and I wholeheartedly accept that. I've discovered that it's best not to question why God permits unfortunate events in our lives, as these experiences often lead to the most beautiful testimonies. This is my testimony, formed from the difficult circumstances allowed by God throughout my life. I am here today because I persevered, drawing on the strength He has given me.
I share all this to express my gratitude! I often have little to say about myself, but if you wonder who I truly am, know that I am a woman who has persevered against all odds.
Thank you for choosing to take this journey with me, this is only the beginning.
Krystal Moncrief.