The 2008 Women Meeting Challenges - Making Change Conference is pleased to announce Carolyn Thomas as our guest speaker! Carolyn was born in Midland, Texas, on July 26, 1970. Raised by her grandmother and mother. She grew up in a strong, faith environment and attended church on a regular basis. During high school she participated and excelled in track and drama.
She grew up carefree and enjoyed spending time with her friends and mom. After graduation from Midland High School, she moved to Waco, Texas. she attended a local community college. She later decided to explore the workforce in Waco and worked various jobs.
In 1995, she met the man who would change her life forever. Throughout their eight year relationship, she was caged from the outside world. She experienced helplessness, powerlessness, isolation, control, manipulations, fear, intimidation, and loss of self by an abusive partner on various levels. The abusive relationship progressed to a lethal
plateau over time.
On December 5, 2003, Carolyn suffered catastrophic facial injuries when her abuser shot her at point-blank range. She was not expected to live. By God's hand she survived. Carolyn has had 11 reconstructive surgeries at Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas over a two year period. While recovering she discovered her purpose, to tell her story to all willing to listen.
Carolyn's miraculous, powerful, and inspirational story has touched so many that various media outlets have been attracted to her and continues to be attracted to her story. Carolyn has changed so many lives and provided hope to thousands-not just victims/survivors of domestic violence, which she is not even aware of. People all over the United States, Europe, and the West Indies have been impacted by her story and choice to share the intimate details of her life with strangers.
A few of Carolyn Thomas Apearances include: |
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