From Pain to Purpose

From Pain to Purpose is the powerful true story of Sheresse Winford — a woman who went from addiction, loss, and despair to healing, restoration, and divine purpose. For years, Sheresse lived in survival mode — caught in a cycle of partying, broken relationships, emotional pain, and spiritual emptiness. Absent from her children’s lives and spiraling through addiction, she hit rock bottom the day she was arrested. But it was in that moment of surrender that everything began to shift. With raw honesty and unwavering faith, Sheresse shares how she found hope in a recovery home, strength through therapy and AA, and deep transformation through her relationship with God. 

Guided by scriptures like Psalm 27, Proverbs 4, and the story of Job, she rebuilt her life — one prayer, one step, one decision at a time. Now, sixteen years later, she is a life coach, author, speaker, and living testimony that healing is possible. This memoir is her offering to the world — a message to anyone who feels broken, stuck, or forgotten. If you’ve ever felt like your past was too messy for your future to be beautiful — this book is for you. You can rise. You can be restored. And with God, your pain can become your platform.