Goodbye to Shame Removing the Mask

by Tina Bears

Tina Bears was overwhelmed with panic when her husband coldly told her, “I have gotten away with everything, everything but murder.” In this dramatic story of escape from a planned murder/suicide, Tina bravely recounts her life of hiding her shame under a mask of lies as a dutiful wife in a suburban Christian community. Tina learned to remove her mask, and shares her difficult journey through the shame of an unstable broken childhood home, the shame of a teen pregnancy, and the shame from a ten year abusive marriage.

Through her faith in Jesus Christ, God has removed Tina’s shame and allowed her to overcome a life filled with brokenness and abuse. She has gone from feeling like a worthless, second-class, shamed woman in the eyes of God, to an understanding of the fact that she is valued and loved by her Heavenly Father.

“Because of the love of God in Jesus Christ, my shame is gone, and now I can recognize that same shame in others who are hurting because of abuse. There is truly a great connection between the hurting and the healed. God has called me to reach out to those who are still hurting from abuse and to let them know that they are not alone in their pain.”
—Tina Bears

120 pages, Paperback

First published August 30, 2012

Reviews

[Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always find it remarkable when someone can open up their life, especially their deepest pain, to share with the world. It's such a brave and transparent thing to do. This book is no exception. Deeply personal and honest,it reads like my friend wrote me a letter. I read the book in one sitting. Though the subject matter may be heavy, I found the message incredibly inspiring. And even though I don't share the experience with Ms. Bears, I found I could relate to so many of her struggles, such as being a people pleaser.

I hope this book reaches those who are currently suffering in an abusive relationship and that it gives them the courage to get help. If you know someone like this, get them this book! I also think it would be a good read for teenage girls who are perhaps just beginning to date, to learn to pay attention to those warning signs.

And the cover is pretty too!

[Katee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book! Couldn't put the book down once I started reading. This book will hit home with women that have been in any type of controlling or abused relationship.