7What is a Secret? Something concealed from others What you are about to read is my personal memoir on how God delivered me from fears, pains, past hurts, and abusive relationship. I pray that after you read about my personal journey, you will discover that God is right by your side to free you from all your pains, fears, and deep secrets you have carried too long. My secrets started before I knew Christ, while learning about Christ and living a life in Christ. I am releasing my memoir because the Spirit of God said it is time to help believers get healed, strengthened, and live the life God promised. My memoir is not about airing out dirty laundry or releasing confidential information, but a guide of spiritual healing, restoration, and renewed mind. My journey has not been easy; there were times I did not know what path to take even when I thought God was leading me. So how did I, a woman who loves God, who teaches and preaches God's Word, find herself in a night club? Being born as a gifted storyteller not only helps Hilda bring the Word of God alive to each listener's ear, their hearts are changing and captivated through the Holy Spirit. Hilda Stephens-Antoine is the Founder and Pastor of Uplift Outreach Ministries and for 36 years, has been a mentor, motivator, and Women's Fellowship Conference speaker. Hilda is a prolific lyricist of thirty-five song lyrics, writer and actress of three stage plays that were performed at the Art Center and Uplift in Orange County in North Carolina; and published author of the Book Series, "God Is This My Man." Hilda and her husband, Anthony, live in Durham, North Carolina. Hilda has one daughter, son-in-law and three grandchildren.