The Girl in the Garage by Sharon Hughes

What if your past didn't have the final word? In *The Girl in the Garage*, Sharon Hughes shares her deeply personal story of surviving abuse, abandonment, trauma, and shame—and the radical healing that transformed her life. At sixteen, after being drugged at a Halloween party, Sharon woke up alone in a garage seven hours later. But that traumatic moment was only one chapter in a much larger story of pain, brokenness, and ultimately, redemption. This is more than a memoir. It's a faith-filled guide for women ready to break free from the lies that have shaped their identity and begin the journey toward healing, freedom, and restored self-worth. If you've struggled with emotional wounds, rejection, shame, trauma, low confidence, or believing you are somehow less than, this book will meet you with honesty, hope, and practical steps for transformation. Inside, you'll learn how to: • Let go of painful lies from your past • Heal emotional wounds through faith and truth • Break free from shame and limiting beliefs • Rebuild confidence and self-worth • Embrace your God-given identity and future Your past may explain part of your story. But it does not define who you are. Healing is possible. Freedom is possible. And your story is not over.