Sheryl McBride:
Saving the Children
Sheryl McBride made a life-altering decision to escape emotional abuse and protect her five sons. With no job lined up and only faith and family support, she started over in a new state.
Bio
After raising five boys and working in the schools for 45 years I am now teaching financial education. My purpose is to raise financial literacy by teaching how money works one on one and in a group setting. I listen to their specific needs and design a plan to meet those needs. I feel this will bring the joy and freedom financial literacy gives to individuals and families.
Topics
- Navigating emotional abuse as a mother
- What “saving the children” really meant
- Rebuilding from scratch after escape
- The emotional weight of starting over
- The role of faith and divine guidance in hard decisions
- Parenting through instability and recovery
- Emotional healing after long-term stress
- Creating structure for children amidst chaos
- Financial survival as a single mother
- The long-term impact of brave choices
Guiding Questions
- What was the final moment that convinced you it was time to leave?
- How did your faith and spiritual practices help you during that time?
- What were your greatest fears as you planned your escape?
- What impact did that transition have on your children at the time?
- How did you emotionally and physically recover from the toll of the abuse and medications?
- What were the biggest challenges you faced trying to become financially independent?
- Were there any unexpected moments of grace or support that helped you keep going?
- Looking back, how do you feel about the way you handled that chapter of your life?
- What advice would you give to someone today who is afraid to take that first step?