Kelley Gunter

A faith-filled key-note presentation discussing the trauma I experienced as a child, the disastrous consequences of that healing going undisclosed and untreated for most of my life, and the beautiful healing journey that followed once I finally disclosed my truth. My addiction to food and morbid obesity are discussed (I weighed 391 lbs,) my subsequent weight loss of 243 pounds and 17 year maintenance that the subsequent self-destructive behaviors and addiction that followed until I finally collapsed. Surrounded in the aftermath of my own self-destruction I had to finally make the decision to disclose and begin the journey of healing and discovering my self-worth. This presentation also focuses on my profound faith in God and the undeniable grace that allowed me to not only survive, but rebuild and find peace.