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Once was lost but now am found, Crissy

getting through the storm...

About Me


For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Mark 8:36

I grew up in Jacksonville, Florida and lived there most of my life. When I was in my early 20's I decided, spur of the moment, to move across the country to San Diego, CA. From there I moved to Las Vegas and then to where I reside today in Los Angeles.

I decided to give my life to the Lord again (I was saved at age 11) in August of 2006 and left the pornography world on October 6, 2006. It has been a year since that decision and certainly not easy to get by. God has definitely blessed me for it though and supplied all of my needs in various different ways. My goal is to use the old broken life to reach out to others.

There are so many people who are hurting and in pain and don't see a way out. Even as I go through my own recovery, there are times when I can't see myself but I know with God by my side I can do all things for when I am weak, He is strong!

I am currently serving with Treasures, which is a non-profit that goes into strip clubs and brings gift bags with little goodies in it for the girls and a little card letting them know that they are LOVED. If it weren't for people reminding me that God loved me while I was in pornography I would still be involved so I see this mission as being an amazing opportunity to share HIS love with others who may have never even heard. A lot of these women's lives are much like my own - sexual abuse, physical abuse, broken families, and drugs. I know I would do or try anything to fill that empty spot in my heart.

I have been working one-on-one for the last 10 months with Harmony Dust, who is the founder of Treasures and my mentor. She has been a blessing to me. She and the rest of the volunteers are a solid team of women with a great love for God. They all have a passion to reach out to these women and love them.

Please take time to view the video below and visit Treasures to learn how you can also get involved. Treasures is a non-profit and works solely from donations of all kinds from monetary to gifts for the gift bags. They also organize fund raisers throughout the year.

It is my personal desire for Treasures to grow to a point of having the resources to reach out to the porn industry, prostitutes, and abused women.


I AM NOT HERE TO JUDGE ANYONE ONLY TO SHARE MY STORY WITH THOSE WHO ARE WILLING TO READ IT.
If you want to know more about the pornography business just watch the video below:
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My Interests



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Women who want to escape the sex industry or get to know Christ better. Feel free to EMAIL ME and I can provide you with encouragement and resources. You don't have to feel alone. Please don't be shy or embarrassed to reach out for support.

Music:

Seasons Change by Ashes Remain
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I see the stars I know the signs
I hear the call it’s closing time

I sit and watch the seasons change
I watch them from my window pain

I wonder when and where I will go
And with who I don’t know

I don’t know what to do or to say
All I want is for somone to come
And take me away
Take me away

You see the tears you think I’ve cried
But find your fears aren’t justified
The pain I feel not on display
An old excuse just one of those days

I don’t know what to do or to say
All I want is for somone to come
And take me away
Take me away

I don’t know what to do or to say
All I want is for somone to come
And take me away God
Take me away

Now I know You are here
Now I know I am not alone inside

Television:

I rarely watch television to be honest. When I do I love to watch some reality shows and love to watch surgery shows or makeover shows! My new favorite show is The Office!

Books:

The Bible,
Captivating,
Bondage Breakers

Heroes:

Jesus Christ

My Blog

Guest Blog by Pastor Dave Cowan - OVERSOLD the Movie

A lot of people have emailed asking questions about the movie so Pastor Dave has written a blog to answer your questions.  Be sure also to stop by Elevation's blog and comment - http://www.myspac...
Posted by Once was lost but now am found, Crissy on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:24:00 PST

New Pictures - OVERSOLD - the movie!

I just put up some new photos from the upcoming short movie I am in called "Oversold".  It is a modern day Hosea story in which I play a stripper who marries a pastor.  The movie is written ...
Posted by Once was lost but now am found, Crissy on Fri, 30 May 2008 09:49:00 PST

Sexual Sin Sermon

This has to be the most thorough sermon I have ever heard on sexual sin!  If it is something that you are struggling with I highly recommend listening or watching the video.   This message i...
Posted by Once was lost but now am found, Crissy on Tue, 04 Mar 2008 01:56:00 PST

Second Chances

The truth sometimes hurts.   I seem to not have a filter in my blogs to many but I assure you, I do.  My mind holds many more haunting memories than the ones I have shared so openly. ...
Posted by Once was lost but now am found, Crissy on Sat, 19 Jan 2008 12:41:00 PST

Freedom from Bondage (warning - may be too graphic for some)

The room was cold and the music was loud with the darkest lyrics I have ever heard.  He meticulously bound my arms together and tied them from the ceiling.  He tied my right leg from another...
Posted by Once was lost but now am found, Crissy on Sun, 13 Jan 2008 11:10:00 PST

Newspaper Story 3 (of 3) from FL Times Union in Pornography Series (MY STORY)

She quit porn industry and turned to Christ   By RACHEL DAVIS and KONRAD MARSHALL, The Times-Union The model at the center of Hustler's December 2006 magazine lures you in with her perfectly plum...
Posted by Once was lost but now am found, Crissy on Tue, 04 Dec 2007 10:06:00 PST

Newspaper Story 2 (of 3) from FL Times Union in Pornography Series

Their addictions hurt themselves, loved ones   By RACHEL DAVIS and KONRAD MARSHALL, The Times-Union An innocuous search on the Internet prompted flashing ad banners that excited and enticed. Pau...
Posted by Once was lost but now am found, Crissy on Tue, 04 Dec 2007 10:03:00 PST

Newspaper Story 1 (of 3) from FL Times Union in Pornography Series

Porn nearby By The Times-Union The consumption of pornography is all around us, judging from the magazines for sale at gas stations, to the adult-themed boutiques in strip malls throughout the city,...
Posted by Once was lost but now am found, Crissy on Tue, 04 Dec 2007 10:00:00 PST

Just to let everyone know.... (no comments wanted/needed)

Jared and I broke up.  I am doing fine.  The drama is unimportant and we are still friends.  I have always kept my relationship problems out of my blogs out of respect.  I care dee...
Posted by Once was lost but now am found, Crissy on Wed, 03 Oct 2007 07:04:00 PST

Current Struggles

I left porn on October 6, 2006.  I did not receive another dime from my website.  I had a contract with a company to run my website and they refused to take it down.  They have exploite...
Posted by Once was lost but now am found, Crissy on Thu, 19 Jul 2007 04:49:00 PST