Overview

Sometimes the greatest love story is the one you never expected: yours. Grief clung to Ellisa Allen like a second skin, pulling her into destructive relationships and whispering she would never be ""enough."" In less than two years, longing and loss collided so fiercely that she wondered if real love--or God--could ever find her after all the broken pieces. Before Forever is the tender and honest story of how it did. For anyone who's ever wondered, ""Can God redeem my story--and my heart?"" Before Forever whispers yes. Before Forever traces late-night texts and blurred boundaries, toxic patterns and unnamed grief. It celebrates the quiet rise of healing and a love worth waiting for. At its heart is Graham--a devoted soldier whose steadfast pursuit shows that real love doesn't tiptoe into your life. It walks in with fire, fights for you, and invites you into a forever you never saw coming.

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""Before Forever is honest about grief and destructive patterns--and brave enough to say that healing comes first. Ellisa's story proves that when you choose growth over chaos, everything changes. And at the heart of it is a love story that feels rare today--steady, protective, and built on faith. Graham doesn't rescue her. He meets her when she's ready. This book reminds women that forever is worth waiting for."" --Alex Clark, host of the podcast Culture Apothecary. ""In a culture that glorifies victimhood and excuses dysfunction, Before Forever stands for something better--responsibility, resilience, and redemption. Ellisa's story proves you are not defined by your worst moments. With faith and conviction, you can break destructive cycles and build a future worth fighting for. As someone who understands the strength required in military families, I especially admire the love story at the heart of this book--steady, sacrificial, and rooted in faith. It shows that when two people build on character and shared conviction, love becomes something unshakable."" --Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna. ""Ellisa's story is raw, courageous, and anchored in redemption--proof that integrity still matters and God still restores the impossible. We need more stories like this--honest, unfiltered, and bold enough to show that grace wins."" --Korey Cooper, Skillet.

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Ellisa Allen, LCSW, founded the Asher House, a nonprofit serving youth and young adults in crisis. A specialist in trauma care and crisis response, she is a certified chaplain who has served alongside multiple law-enforcement agencies. Ellisa serves on the boards of the US Airlift Command and Liberty Oaks Academy and is a member of the Crisis International Response Team for disaster relief.She hosts the popular podcast The Ellisa Show on the Dear America Network. An in-demand speaker on faith, marriage, and healing, Ellisa is a devoted wife-married to her best friend since 2009-and a proud mom of four amazing kids.

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