"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
My name is Janelle Martin
I grew up in rural northeast Iowa with 3 brothers and 3 sisters in a blended family that I didn’t realize until adulthood wasn’t all that normal. I got married at 20 years old, finished college, and moved to Houston, Texas on my graduation day ready to experience city life. It was a huge change, but I loved it from the moment I arrived! However, once my son and daughter were born, I settled in a small town in the country and raised them in a similar fashion to my own upbringing.
Professionally, my life’s path has taken many twists and turns throughout the years. I have been a geneticist, stay at home mom, entrepreneur, fitness class instructor, mortgage underwriter, gym owner and accounting/business manager. When I have downtime, I’m a scrapbooker and I love to read, travel and learn new things.
My current professional life evolved after experiencing addiction and recovery with my daughter. I own a holistic mental health practice and work as a licensed counselor and IASIS MicroCurrent Neurofeedback Provider, helping my clients improve their quality of life. My heart is working with families affected by addiction, and I love facilitating PAL support group meetings each week for other parents who are struggling.
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It’s taken me a lot of life experience to get to a place where I feel it’s time to share some of what I’ve learned along the way. Early on, I thanked God for what I perceived as a pretty easy life. Easy didn’t last long. Today, I thank Him for pushing me out of my comfort zone, refining my faith, and showing me where I can be of service to others. Writing is one way, and has been something I’ve thought about for many years. I’m excited to make it a reality.
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