“I never knew what domestic abuse or violence was until one day, I was reading some literature and it sounded like they were talking about me. No, it couldn’t be. I never told anyone. I wouldn’t tell anyone. I continued to suffer, “ TRAPPED” in silence until I found a way out. A few years later, a memory came to my attention. I had a vision of being molested by my babysitter when I was in second or third grade. How could I have forgotten this? Then, I remembered she told me she will beat my behind again. I remembered my upstairs neighbor. WOW, how could I forget these memories from my childhood? I am a Grown Woman.

Gwendolyn tackled real life issues of depression, suicidal thoughts, hopelessness, domestic violence, marital infidelity, emotional abuse, dysfunctional relationships, the joys and frustrations of parenting, the grief and heartbreak of dealing with the death of her child being shaken to death, fighting against judicial, society and the church systems.

She enrolled in the Rape Advocacy Program of Union County, New Jersey for Rape Victims and Crisis Intervention. While experiencing the 24hour crisis line her compassion grew. She started a project called, “Damaged, but not for Life”, focusing on Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Molestation, Incest and Female Ex-Offenders. The Honorable Mayor, Chris Bollwage of Elizabeth, NJ, joined her efforts the first event for the City of Elizabeth in March, 2010. He was excited to see someone from the church community step out of the church building to help victims abused and wounded.

She became the Chief Executive Director of “I WILL SURVIVE Project Inc, a 501C3 Domestic Violence Initiative Organization, which advocates for victims in abusive relationships and by helping them maintain a healthy and purpose driven lifestyle. They also promote wellness and wholeness, stretching the mind for every impossibility to be possible. I have declared over my life, “ I AM THAT POSSIBILITY”!

Dr. Carson

• Partnered with Dr. Nicole Simpson at Edna Mahan Women Correctional Facility in Clinton, NJ. Serving woman at the Ground Level and Maximum-Security Facilities Many women received healing and restoration.

• Was selected by the Department of Corrections as a frequent speaker representing their program” Focus on the Victim” having access to all of the state prison facilities statewide. Men, Women and Youth that were housed has been and still impacted by the sharing of a victim’s experience.

• Completed Forensic Training at Rutgers University relative to Mental Health within the Judicial System of New Jersey. This has qualified her to be a Peer Bridger for the formerly incarcerated.

• Eventually relocated to Florida. Received Certification for Christian Counseling from the National Association of Christian Counselors. Received her Doctorate Divinity Degree at Dominion Seminary for serving 25 years of leadership and community services. Dr. Carson received her Master degree in Christian Clinical Counseling.

• Believes in Prayer Power and Purpose. Keys in helping others to receive Liberation. She continues to be a trailblazer breaking down walls and barriers, breaking the Silence on many unaddressed issues in the Church and being a light for anyone who is in her path.

• Authors a book called “Standing on Trial-I Need You To Survive”, The book has now mobilized her globally. She has changed a case law in the State of New Jersey beginning in Union County where young people in high school get educated regarding Shaking Baby Syndrome. She hopes to work on the Manual soon.