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SummaryI’m Dean Sikes, and at seven I gave my life to Jesus, yet carried a secret abuse for 22 years that robbed me of joy and truth. 😔 At 15, guilt drove me into isolation; by 21 I had success yet a hollow soul. One ordinary afternoon in Beckley, West Virginia, I heard God’s voice say, “Call Mom,” and discovered her suicide attempt. 🚗💨 Racing to Chattanooga, Tennessee, I witnessed a miracle at Parkridge Hospital—my mom lived! That encounter rekindled my faith, set me on a path of healing, and eventually led me to forgive my abuser. 🙏 Today I share this story so you know your testimony matters, that God meets you in your darkest hour, and that choosing to forgive unlocks true freedom. 🌄

Dean Sikes shares his full personal testimony including his story of abuse, how God proved He was real when Dean heard his audible voice and how God used Dean to save his mom. Dean continues his story, by sharing how he chose to forgive the person who abused him. Now, Dean travels all over the world sharing the You Matter message of hope with teenagers who are being bullied, seeking acceptance and struggling with self-worth.

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Time Chapters
 
00:33 Defining My Testimony
01:31 Hidden Abuse Revealed
07:01 God’s Audible Voice
11:14 Choice to Forgive
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