“The D.I.V.A. Herself: I Survived My Mess,” by La Shawn Denise Witt, is a story of transformation, resilience and faith.

“It chronicles the raw and often unspoken moments of pain, loss, love, and rebirth — and how I emerged not broken, but reborn,” Witt said. “It’s not just my story, it’s a mirror for any woman who has ever had to rebuild herself while still wearing her crown.”

Witt’s memoir was inspired by the difficult and often unspoken struggles she endured — such as heartbreak, betrayal, burnout and disappointment.

“One day God whispered to me, ‘Your mess will become your ministry;’ that became my motivation,” Witt said. “I wanted to show women that they’re not alone and that there is power in surviving and thriving beyond what tried to destroy them.”

Within the book, Witt blends

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