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"Susan DeFace Washington is the real deal. She is one of the most powerful, heartwarming, spirit filled speakers we have been blessed to hear. Women of all ages were  blessed by her testimony and her message of hope, forgiveness and God's redeeming love for all people no matter the circumstances in your past or present situation.  We have had many speakers for our Women's Events at First Baptist Church Carrollton and  I can honestly say Susan ranks as one of the most outstanding speakers we have had." 

- Beverly Anderson, Women's Ministry Coorinator for First Baptist Church of Carrollton

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"I have practiced criminal law for over twenty years, as both a prosecutor and defense attorney, and I have witnessed up-close the devastating consequences of drug addiction. Prison has a way of getting your attention, and yet, I have seen many disingenuous and counterfeit “jailhouse conversions” in desperate attempts to game the system and receive leniency. I can assure you, there is nothing fake or phony about Susan and her relationship with, and devotion to, Jesus Christ.   

Through faith and perseverance, she has found transforming freedom and undeniable peace and purpose. Susan is the real deal and she possesses a compelling life story and inspiring testimony of God’s unconditional love, saving grace and redemptive power."

- Joe Shearin, Criminal Defense Attorney

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We recently had Susan DeFace Washington come and speak at our monthly ladies group at our church. After speaking with Susan to learn more about her story, I couldn’t wait to have her present to our ladies.

When the day finally came, Susan brought her support team, Power Point, and an infectious spirit. Susan was very open and willing to share her story. Her transparency gave us a glimpse into her world that began with pain, lies, and sadness but ends in the victory and joy that can only come from having a relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Her story communicated so many things in such a short time. Her story communicates the power of hope, forgiveness, and how nothing we can do will separate us from the love of Jesus. 


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"I have had the opportunity to hear Susan DeFace Washington speak on more than one occasion. After hearing her story, all I could think was that it was one of the most courageous testimonies I have ever heard. She is living proof of God’s power and grace."

- Randy Smith of First Baptist Church of Allen

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"My faith pushed me out of the darkness and into the light showing me that with God you can make it through any storm. Helping others is my mission now."

 

 

- Susan DeFace Washington

 

 

 

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This is my story

“Remember that I’m human. Before you judge me or decide how you’ll deal with me, walk awhile in my shoes. If you do, I think you’ll find with more understanding we can meet in the middle and walk the rest of the way together.” -- Eric Harvey and Steve Ventura: Walk Awhile in My Shoes 

My name is Susan, and I was just a typical girl.

Born into a typical middle class family and the youngest of three children - living what everyone thought was a typical life. 

Turns out, everyone was wrong.

My family and I endured heartbreaking tragedies and crippling addictions that devastated and almost destroyed us. 

I alone, survived.

My story will take you from my years as a cheerleader leading cheers to being a convicted felon, serving time and working on the prison pig farm, cleaning the slabs and feeding the pigs.

It’s my story, a woman struggling to survive the suicide of an older brother, the untimely death of an older sister, and the paralyzing alcoholism of my parents - who in their grief, left me to care for myself for too much of my young life.

I struggled with the demons caused by this dysfunctional childhood, then turned to drug addiction. And then the unthinkable - I was convicted of manufacturing and selling methamphetamines.

I ended up serving a felony prison sentence.  During this time, I learned what's most important in life - and what the phrase “pulling chain” really means.

My drug use cost me and the ones I love dearly, including precious time with my children, as well as my credentials as a Texas Educator. 

But as funny as it sounds, it has also given me some gifts - the realization that my sobriety is vital to my life and that God is vital to my sobriety.

My story has really just begun.

(Click here to listen to an audio podcast of my story)

 

(from the Wylie News, published 1-11-2012 - full article in My Picture Book)