About the Book
Outloud: The Sound of Healing by Michele Evette Vrabel is a poignant and powerful memoir that chronicles one woman's courageous journey through emotional, spiritual, mental, and physical wounds toward profound healing. In this deeply personal sequel to *Butterfly Stitches*, Vrabel invites readers into her raw and transformative story, weaving together moments of heartbreak, resilience, and unwavering faith. With unflinching honesty, she recounts the trials of a 28-year marriage marked by infidelity, the pain of divorce, and the challenges of rebuilding her life as a single mother. Through her vivid storytelling, Vrabel shares how she confronted past traumas, including childhood rejection and the loss of a pregnancy, while clinging to her faith in God to guide her through the fire.
Structured in two seasons-Reckoning and The Sound of Healing-the memoir explores Vrabel's emotional turmoil, from the sting of conditional love to the devastation of betrayal, and her spiritual awakening as she rediscovers her worth in Christ. Mentally, she grapples with self-doubt and societal expectations, while physically, she navigates the toll of stress and menopause, finding solace in fitness and intentional health choices. Each chapter is a testament to God's ability to transform brokenness into beauty, offering hope to those facing similar struggles.
Vrabel's narrative is both heart-wrenching and inspiring, filled with moments of righteous anger, tender reflection, and hard-won peace. She emphasizes the importance of confronting pain head-on, trusting in divine guidance, and embracing forgiveness-not just for others, but for oneself. Her journey is a beacon for anyone seeking to heal from relational wounds, rediscover their identity, and step boldly into God's purpose for their life.
Accompanied by the Outloud Healing Companion, Vrabel provides practical steps for readers to embark on their own healing journeys, making this memoir not only a story but a guide to restoration. With endorsements from voices like Deborah Rutherford, Outloud is a moving reflection on resilience, faith, and the redemptive power of God's love. Vrabel's story reminds us that healing is a sacred journey-one that begins with surrender and ends with the discovery of a life beautifully and wonderfully made.
About the Author :
Michele Vrabel is the author of Butterfly Stitches: The Metamorphosis of Healing and Outloud: The Sound of Healing, two powerful memoirs chronicling her journey of healing through emotional, spiritual, mental, and physical restoration. With unflinching honesty and deep faith, Michele invites readers to witness how Jesus met her in the rawest places of her story-transforming her wounds into sacred testimonies of grace.When she's not writing, Michele serves others through her work as a bookkeeper, offering clarity and order to businesses and ministries alike. She also hosts a soul-nourishing podcast, where she speaks candidly about healing, identity, and what it means to live authentically in God's truth.Whether on the page, behind the mic, or in everyday spreadsheets, Michele's calling is the same: to help others find freedom in the places they've been silenced and to remind them that healing is not only possible-it's holy.She is an enthusiastic traveler, foodie, smart alec, and lover of her King, Jesus. Michele lives in Mesa, Arizona, with her daughter, who is lovingly known as Peanut.Michele would love to engage with you through any and all media. She is also available for speaking engagements and retreats.
Review :
We must be willing to step into our memories, trusting that God will guide us, carry us, and protect us from getting lost in despair. As a woman who has dealt with my own trauma while also walking alongside many other women, I am immensely thankful for Michele's willingness to share her story. God designed us to grow and heal through relationships with others. By sharing her journey with us, Michele's testimony is a guide and encouragement as we navigate the difficult parts of our stories.
Stacey Pardoe, author of Lean Into Grace
In Outloud: The Sound of Healing - A Memoir Part 2, Michele Evette Vrabel continues the deeply moving journey she began in Butterfly Stitches: The Metamorphosis of Healing. With her signature vulnerability and spiritual insight, Michele invites readers once again into the sacred space of her healing story. Her words don't just tell a story-they offer hope, restoration, and the comforting reminder that healing is not a destination but a beautifully unfolding process. As someone who knows Michele and has walked alongside her in our mutual calling as authors, I'm honored to witness and support the impact of her work. This book is a gift to anyone seeking redemption through pain and purpose through trials.
-Dawn R. Ward, author of From Guilt to Grace
Reading Michele Vrabel's memoir, "Outloud," took me on an emotional journey-filled with laughter, tears, and moments of righteous anger. Through her honest and heartfelt storytelling, Michele shares the deep hardships she's endured, all while clinging to her faith and embracing a spirit of hope. Her story is a powerful testament to God's ability to heal, restore, and transform brokenness into something beautiful.
Brianna Barrett, Author of Hope in the Healing
Her deeply moving story offers a fresh and moving perspective on the healing process. In the pages of this book, Michele courageously chronicles the harrowing years of her 15-year abusive marriage and the miraculous healing that God guided her through. Her journey is a testament to the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. "Outloud" equips us with practical steps to navigate healing in the emotional, spiritual, mental, and physical realms, making us feel prepared to begin our own healing journey. Michele encourages us to submit to our King, Jesus, and "become what we were beautifully and wonderfully made to be."
Deborah Rutherford, Author of Unexpected Blessings
