What happens when the silence is no longer survivable? When the weight of betrayal, abuse, and loss becomes too heavy to carry alone? In Outloud, Michele Evette Vrabel gives voice to a lifetime of wounds—emotional, spiritual, mental, and physical—and the unrelenting grace of a Savior who met her in the fire and never let go. This compelling second volume of her memoir is not a tale of bitterness or blame, but a raw, redemptive journey of surrender, healing, and restoration. Through seasons of heartbreak, infidelity, motherhood, divorce, and the deep soul work of forgiveness, Michele shares what it means to cry out, to rise up, and to walk with King Jesus through the valley and into peace. With honesty, grit, and unwavering faith, she speaks directly to the brokenhearted: you are not alone, and this pain is not the end of your story. Outloud is an anthem of hope for every woman who has whispered her pain in the dark—now daring to speak her healing Outloud.
Michele is an expert bean-counter by day. In addition to her work as a bookkeeper, her superpowers and side hustles include pastry chef and author-in-training. She has been told she has “sass,” which she deploys regularly. She has with exponential joy finished her first book, Butterfly Stitches, and is working on the sequel. According to her King, she apparently has several other books in her. At 61, she has launched a podcast and is having the time of her life. She is an enthusiastic traveler, foodie, smart alec, and lover of her King, Jesus. Michele lives in Mesa, Arizona, with her daughter, who is lovingly known as Peanut. Michele would love to engage with you through any and all media. She is also available for speaking engagements and retreats. www.michelevrabel.com IG: @sweetartbyshelly