Releasing the Pain

About the Book

It is the desire of all to be mentally, physically, and spiritually healthy. Many times we are unable to achieve and maintain that balance because of things that happened early in life.
Releasing the Pain is one woman's story of how extensive damage can be when the unspeakable happens. It is also a story of overcoming effects of those 'unspeakable' acts and living a life free of guilt, condemnation, and shame that plagues those who have been victims of unspeakable acts.

It is a factual account of how the beginning of life does not determine the rest of your life.
Michelle's God given burden is to bring hope to those who are hopeless. In essence, Michelle is the Lord's "chain breaker" to lost souls. She uses her God given gift to tear down strongholds and break the chains of spiritual bondage off the lives of those that the world has labeled "unworthy" and "unsalvageable".

About the Author

Michelle Poitier is a Memphis Tennessee native. However, she has traveled all over the world as the child of military parents, and later as a member of the Armed Services herself. Having graduated in Japan and coming back to the States she embarked upon a career in the United States Navy and completed thirteen years of Honorable service as a cryptologist. She met and married her husband, James of fourteen years, while on active duty. They have one daughter Alexis. Michelle received her Associate of Science Degree in Business emphasis in Computer Science at Florida Technical College in October 2006 and is currently enrolled in the University of Phoenix pursuing her Bachelors of Science in Business Management with an estimated graduation date of August 2009. After leaving the military she had the awesome experience of working as the Administrative Assistant to Mrs. Marie Heath of the Schell-Sweet Community Resource Center which resides on the campus of the famous Edward Waters College in Jacksonville Florida. She still volunteers providing assistance wherever needed. Michelle Poitier is an up and coming entrepreneur. Aside from being a full-time student, Michelle launched her home-based business, Future Impressions Inc. in February 2007 (www.futureimpressions.org). What started out as a hobby blossomed into a growing business which provides Document Preparation Services. Michelle’s desire is to inspire hope in individuals who feel they have no marketable skills to offer. She is a certified Florida Notary Public and offers other services such as basic budget planning, resumes, editing, web design and other personal services. Michelle Poitier encourages all to walk in their God given calling – and lives by the motto “Courage is the ability to persevere in the midst of adversity” Even the greatest craftsman cannot begin building a project without a plan! So, write the vision and make it plain – so those that see it may run with it. Michelle is an Intercessor at her church home, “New Covenant Ministries’ and sits under the revelatory teachings of Bishop Wiley and Dr. Jeana Tomlinson. Michelle has ministered in the prophetic dance at numerous women’s gatherings, and local community events. Moreover, she has been the guest on several local Jacksonville television programs the first of which is entitled “It’s a New Day” hosted by Pastor Jacquelyn Olds with a viewing audience of over seven hundred thousand. Additionally, she has also been a special guest on “Inspiration Signs of the Times” hosted by Jefferey McIntyre with a viewing audience of over three hundred thousand. Subsequently, Michelle was a featured guest on the local radio program (WCGL 1360) entitled “IMPACT” hosted by Yvonne Brooks.Moreover, she is currently working on her 2nd book entitled “Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing.” Furthermore, she’s written several articles in her local church “New Covenant Ministries’ – The Covenant Connection, as well as has articles online under the following URL; www.associatedcontent.com/theadvocate. Furthermore, her poetry as well as other interests can be found at www.poetry.com (type in the first and last name) www.myspace.com/michellepoitier. She is affiliated with the following organizations: National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) and Women for Hire Network (WFHN). Finally, Michelle is a volunteer advocate and a part of the Rape Recovery Team for the Women’s Center of Jacksonville as well as a board member for the Business Advisory Council at Florida Technical College.