Embrace New Beginnings

The idea for Embrace New Beginnings was birthed when forced with the decision to either let go of the "old" me and step fully into the "new" me OR hold on to the bitterness and resentment that raged inside stemming from how trauma had forever stolen the person I once was before that fateful night.

My name is Hannah Lockwood, and I am a thriving survivor of a serial rapist attack and attempted murder through strangulation. 

Aside from the serious physical injuries and horrific PTSD, I also suffered from an anoxic/traumatic brain injury which left me with little to no short-term memory afterwards. I couldn't remember conversations or meals I had only hours prior. I would see the same neighbors repeatedly and in my mind it was first time I met them. People would get frustrated and tell me I keep asking the same questions every time I see them. I felt overloaded and overwhelmed trying to keep it all together.

My brain would see a green street light, and I'd begin walking across the street only to hear car horns going off everywhere realizing the light was red, not green, while standing in the middle of the road dazed and confused. I remember hanging post-it notes everywhere in my home so I would remember simple tasks like eating lunch, feed the pets, not take my medication multiple times or simply forget all together. It was an extremely embarrassing, unstable, and dangerous time in my life.

Not to mention the immense, paralyzing fear I had when men out walking got too close to me or worse were strolling directly behind me. Flashes of violence would blast my thoughts leaving me in a state of panic every where I went. I hated leaving the house for fear of danger trailing my every step outside in this now scary world. Every bit of confidence I once had in people, my safety, and viewing the world as a "good" place had been completely thrown in the incinerator. 

Fortunately, I had many trauma recovery resources provided to help me heal, process through the psychological effects, and discover a brand new person left standing after all the tragedy dust had settled. Thanks to an amazing District Attorney, other victims and I were given an opportunity to courageously testify in court which successfully led to a conviction and lengthy prison sentence. 

A very dangerous person was removed from society, and as a unified group we did our part to help make this world more safe for others. I received justice in its fullest capacity, but even in that victory I woke up to the reality that only fragmented pieces of myself remained.

I made a positive but difficult choice to Embrace New Beginnings by working feverishly in finding a place for these misshapen puzzle pieces to create a new (more beautiful) picture - even though it no longer resembled the initial image on the box.

And you know what? 

This revitalized product ended up being amazingly better than the one before. The new me, Hannah 2.0, came out healthy, healed, and whole... and with a purpose-filled destiny to help others in need who are going through some of the most painful and frightening changes in their lives. For that, I am proud.

My goal is to inspire growth through continued positive transformation, shine light on the path to wholeness through full-spectrum healing and restoration, and connect you to a supportive community that walks alongside you throughout your journey as you embrace inevitable change head-on, wholly empowered, and from a Christ-centered and Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) platform.

Jesus Christ is the rock on which we stand. All other ground is sinking sand. No matter what we go through in life, God is always in full control and able to bring us through to the other side victoriously. If we process every emotion, thought, and reaction through Jesus first, the Holy Spirit is faithful to bring us out of every mess successfully every time. 

Then God will use that mess and turn it into a life-saving message for other people going through their own traumatic pain. 

Without the help of God, I would not have made it through this life-crushing event. It is only because of Jesus, that I am alive today to share my testimony with you. This is my story of how the Lord used a horrific life-changing event that attempted to destroy my life and turned it into a beautiful blessing that now leads others to renewed life, healing, and freedom of their own.

Together, we can Embrace New Beginnings with strength, wisdom, and confidence because no matter what we face in our difficult lives, the Lord is our faithful Healer and Helper in all circumstances.

Join me as I share stories from my past experiences that I hope bring you much-needed healing, resolution, and empowerment. Most importantly, may they bring you closer to God through a relationship and friendship with Jesus Christ. 

People are fickle and fragile, but you can always trust God with your inner most secrets, hidden vulnerabilities, and buried pain.

Welcome to Embrace New Beginnings...

"You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done. He brought me to this position so I could help save the lives of many people" Genesis 50:20

Christian motivational speaker Hannah Lockwood will show you how to live an empowered, confident, and purpose-driven life by embracing God's plan for a new beginning.

Hannah Lockwood