FMM Women’s Ministry Director
Shannon Visser, Intern
Shannon was born and raised in rural Michigan, and now resides in Indiana with Marty, her husband of 22 years and their rescue dog Frankie. Marty and Shannon have two adult daughters, Amber and Kayla. Shannon worked for 20 years with adults with disabilities. She left that career in 2021 to follow God’s leading into full time ministry. Shannon is passionate about sharing her story and helping women out of addiction and into the fullness of what God has designed them to be. She enjoys making self-care items with essential oils, watching documentaries, reading and shopping at thrift stores.
Group has given me the affirmation that I had always longed for in my life. This group is like family to me and in some cases, I am closer to my fellow group participants than I am with actual relatives. I have learned how to be real and support others who are being vulnerable. I had no skills to do this before coming to group.
I am eternally grateful for this ministry and its leaders!!! The Lord brought me to this group almost a year and a half ago, in such a crucial time in my recovery, where I needed to go deeper and become fully known. I have found a genuine and safe group of ladies who lovingly embrace, challenge and support me with empathy and sincere care for me to be well!! The guide, my recovery plan and additional resources (such as the workshops) have provided the scientific and Biblically sound and practical knowledge and wisdom I have needed to address my multiple medicating behaviors, heart and core issues, to experience continual healing and transformation, all which has led me to a more sound, loving, reliant, profound and redemptive understanding of my Lord and relationship with Him!!! I just celebrated one year of sobriety from alcohol and I couldn’t have done it on my own!! ALL glory to God!!! Fellowship is truly equal to freedom!!!
The support group means to me a safe place to share my emotions and feeling without been judged.
The impact this support group has had upon my emotional and spiritual growth has been astounding. Every single time I begin to doubt if any of this has made a difference, I marvel at what ends up happening. I experience deeper revelation, greater intimacy and increased self-awareness. I’m also more willing to ask for help and work through distressing emotions. I’m learning that earlier ways of coping are no longer serving me nor in my relationships with others. I’m very grateful for the FMM L.I.F.E Recovery group because there is so much I’ve gained and it has been well worth the time and effort.