There was no celebration when my mother learned she was pregnant—only a conversation. Three married adults sat in a room weighing what my existence might cost them: a rising soldier in the United States Army with a reputation to protect, a mother facing the weight of shame, and a husband willing to raise a child […]
S. Renée Phillips
S. Renée Phillips is an author, educator, and faith-driven mentor whose life and work are grounded in truth, resilience, and redemption. A high-school career and technical education teacher and former law enforcement officer, she has devoted her life to empowering others to rise above pain and reclaim their purpose. She also holds a doctorate in Christian education and family counseling. Her debut memoir, “A Love Child: The Price She Paid for Paternity,” is available on Amazon.

