How Lauren Poindexter Found Peace After Pain... And Helps Other Moms Do the Same

Motherhood is often described as beautiful, rewarding, and life-changing. But for many women, the journey comes with heartbreak, betrayal, and moments that test faith to its core. In her new prayer and fasting journal, Confessions of a Single Mom (available for preorder now), Lauren Poindexter invites mothers navigating pain, abandonment, and exhaustion into a safe space for healing.

Rooted in scripture, heartfelt prayers, and powerful journaling prompts, this project is a companion for the mom who’s doing it all but silently breaking. Poindexter knows this journey intimately. From facing false accusations that threatened her role as a mother to wrestling with anger and resentment, she found her peace in the presence of God. Now, she’s on a mission to help other mothers release their burdens and embrace the strength that faith provides.

We spoke with Lauren about her personal journey, the power of surrender, and what she hopes women will gain from walking through this journal with God.

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W4TC: What inspired you to write this prayer and fasting journal specifically for mothers navigating pain, abandonment, or exhaustion?

LP: I wrote this journal because I lived it. I know what it’s like to feel abandoned, misunderstood, and overwhelmed while still having to show up every day. I created this as a space for moms who are silently breaking. It’s an invitation to pause, reset, and allow God to meet them right where they are.

W4TC: Can you share a personal moment during your motherhood journey that truly tested your faith and how you made it through?

LP: There was a moment when I was falsely accused of something that could have threatened my role as a mother and shaken everything I’d built. I couldn’t defend myself in the way I wanted, so I turned to fasting. I shut out the noise, leaned into prayer, and trusted God to fight for me. And He did. That season reminded me that even when we are misunderstood or wrongly judged, God sees the truth and will vindicate us.

W4TC: So many moms feel like they have to “do it all” without help. What do you say to the mother who feels like surrendering is weakness?

LP: Surrender isn’t weakness—it’s strength in its purest form. It takes courage to admit that you can’t carry it all alone. God doesn’t ask us to be superhuman. He asks us to trust Him. When you surrender, you give God permission to step in and do what only He can do.

W4TC: You speak about healing from resentment and past trauma. How did prayer and fasting shift your mindset and emotions during your own storm?

LP: Prayer and fasting helped me stop replaying what happened and start releasing what I was carrying. I wasn’t just venting—I was surrendering. I also spent time in Psalms 35, which reminded me that God sees injustice and will handle my enemies. That gave me peace. I didn’t have to retaliate. I could focus on healing.

W4TC: What do you hope women take away after completing this journal?

LP: I hope they walk away lighter. I hope they feel seen and reminded that they’re not alone. But most of all, I hope they invite God into the very situations they’ve been trying to manage alone. This isn’t just a journal—it’s a tool for transformation.

W4TC: The journal includes scripture, prayers, and prompts. How did you select what to include? Was it guided by your own process of healing?

LP: Yes. Everything in this journal came from a real place. These are the exact scriptures I clung to and the prayers I prayed when I didn’t know what else to say. The prompts were created to help moms go deeper—not just to reflect, but to release.

W4TC: There’s a powerful line in your description: “I had every reason to be bitter.” How did you release the bitterness and replace it with purpose?

LP: I had to get honest with God first. I didn’t pretend I wasn’t angry. I brought it to Him. Psalms 35 helped me process the betrayal and reminded me that God sees what others try to hide. I chose to believe that purpose could come from my pain—and slowly, the bitterness turned into clarity.

W4TC: What’s the biggest misconception about strong mothers, especially those doing it alone?

LP: That they don’t need help. Strong mothers are often the most overlooked because they carry it so well. But just because we know how to push through doesn’t mean we should have to. We still need support, prayer, and space to fall apart sometimes too.

W4TC: For the woman who’s preordering this book but still feels hesitant about healing, what would you say to encourage her?

LP: Healing can feel scary when you’ve been in survival mode for so long. But God isn’t asking you to fix it all—He’s just asking you to let Him in. This journal is a gentle way to start that process. You’re not too broken. You’re not too late. God can meet you right here.

W4TC: What does healing through faith look like in real life? And how do you know when you’ve truly started to walk in peace?

LP: It looks like choosing prayer over panic. It looks like journaling through your triggers instead of numbing them. You know you’re walking in peace when the things that used to wreck you no longer control you. That doesn’t mean the pain didn’t happen—it just means it no longer defines you.

W4TC: What’s your prayer for every woman who picks up this journal?

LP: That she feels safe enough to be honest and open enough to be transformed. I pray that she invites God into every hidden place and finally gives herself permission to rest, heal, and hope again.

W4TC: How can we as a community support mothers navigating this kind of pain?

LP: By showing up. Not with judgment or quick advice, but with presence and compassion. Ask how you can help. Pray for them. Encourage them. And remind them that they’re not alone—even on the days they feel invisible.

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Lauren Poindexter’s Confessions of a Single Mom is a prayer and fasting journal, but it's also so much more. It’s a lifeline for women who feel unseen, unsupported, and overwhelmed. Through her own testimony and the scriptures that carried her through her darkest moments, Lauren reminds us that surrender is not weakness, and healing is possible for every mother who dares to believe again.

If you’re ready to start your own healing journey, you can preorder Confessions of a Single Mom at sheislauren.co and receive a signed copy.