No womanheals alone.
A Christ-centered 501(c)(3) in Austin and Killeen, Texas, walking with women through and beyond divorce and partner abuse.
For the women who left without a word for what happened.
A lot of women walk away with no visible injuries and no police report. Just years of control and shrinking, and nobody who understands.
Paula founded Flames of Hope out of her own survival story. The mission: help women heal, rediscover who they are, and build independent lives through emotional, spiritual, educational, and practical support.
How Flames of Hope shows up.
Iron + Ember Sister Circles
Small monthly gatherings for women healing from divorce and partner abuse.
Trunk & Tether
Referrals to legal, financial, and mental health help, plus a directory of people you can trust.
Retreats & Events
Faith-centered retreats, the Hope Brunch, Flames of Hope Week, and stage work with CCN Studios.
The Ivory Bond
Helping churches respond to divorce and hidden abuse with compassion instead of silence.
Monthly gifts cover rent, repairs, therapy and childcare.
Need help right now? Flames of Hope is not a crisis service. In an emergency call 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is open 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788.