Rise of the Truth Teller

We are experts at hiding from each other. We withhold the truth, pretend we're okay, and perform at great personal cost. In fact, many of us are so good at lying to others about how we're "just fine, thank you" that we don't even realize anymore that we're lying to ourselves. We're missing the opportunity to offer our true selves to the world around us, to say what needs to be said and do what needs to be done, and to live with grace and gumption.If you're tired of smiling on the outside while you are broken and battered on the inside, Ashley Abercrombie has a message for you--it's okay to tell the truth about yourself and what you've been through. In being brutally honest about her own struggle to overcome addiction, rape, abortion, perfectionism, and dysfunctional relationships, she helps you break the silence on your own pain and shame in order to find healing, encouragement, and ultimately acceptance. You'll learn to listen to your gut, courageously own your story (no matter how messy), and release those around you to do the same.From the Back CoverWe are experts at hiding from each other. We withhold the truth, pretend we're okay, and perform at great personal cost. In fact, many of us are so good at lying to others about how we're "just fine, thank you" that we don't even realize anymore that we're lying to ourselves.If you're tired of smiling on the outside while you are broken and battered on the inside, Ashley Abercrombie has a message for you: it's okay to tell the truth about yourself and what you've been through. By being brutally honest about her own struggle to overcome addiction, rape, abortion, perfectionism, societal barriers, and dysfunctional relationships, she helps you break the silence on your own pain and shame in order to find healing, encouragement, and ultimately the gumption to carry on. You'll learn to listen to your gut, courageously own your story (no matter how messy), and release those around you to do the same.The world is waiting for you to rise, truth teller."In a world hiding behind a veneer of perfection, this book makes the most broken topics beautiful."--Bianca Juarez Olthoff, pastor, speaker, and bestselling author ofPlay with Fire"Practical, personal, and powerful,Rise of the Truth Teller will cause you to dig deep, open your eyes, and ask some real questions while being compelled to face yourself honestly, walk in wholeness with Jesus, and rise up."--Andi Andrew, author, speaker, founder of She Is Free, and cofounder of Liberty ChurchAshley Abercrombie has fought to overcome addiction, rape, abortion, perfectionism, and dysfunctional relationships to become an honest, whole, and free woman (most days) and has been in multicultural urban ministry and justice work for more than fifteen years. Ashley is a content creator, writer, speaker, and cohost of theWhy Tho podcast. She lives with her husband, Cody, and their two sons in Manhattan.About the AuthorAshley Abercrombie wore a mask more than half her life, and considers herself too old and too annoyed to ever put that thing on again. She has fought to overcome addiction, rape, abortion, perfectionism, and dysfunctional relationships to become an honest, whole, and free woman (most days) and has been in multicultural urban ministry and justice work for more than 15 years. During that time, she has taught Bible studies, classes, small groups, and workshops on reconciliation and justice, as well as Sunday services. Ashley is a content creator, and more than 200,000 people have completed her YouVersion Bible App devotional. She's currently doing that work while serving at Liberty Church in downtown Manhattan. A blogger, writer, and speaker, Ashley lives with her husband, Cody, and their two sons in Harlem.