Hi, I’m Sharmayne Farrior! I’m a recently retired Registered Nurse, a life coach, and a woman who knows what it’s like to look like you have it all together on the outside while struggling on the inside.
For 38 years, I cared for others as a nurse, progressing from bedside nursing to management and supervisory leadership. I built a career I was proud of, but behind those professional accomplishments was a struggle I didn’t fully understand for much of my life: depression.
My depression began in childhood, but I didn’t recognize what I was experiencing until well into my nursing career.
For years, I struggled with fear, self-doubt, hopelessness, and feelings that affected how I saw myself and what I believed was possible for my life.
My journey toward healing, however, took a turn I never expected.
I Grew Up Knowing About God, but I Didn’t Really Know Him
I grew up in a Christian home, so God and Christianity were familiar to me. But knowing about God and having a personal relationship with Him turned out to be two very different things.
As I struggled with depression, I became angry with God. I blamed Him for my pain and questioned why He hadn’t helped me. Eventually, I walked away from Him and all things Christian. I couldn’t understand why I was suffering, and I no longer wanted anything to do with a God I felt had let me down.
But walking away didn’t bring me the relief I thought it would. Instead, I found myself feeling even worse.
That’s when I decided to give God one more chance.
I didn’t return to God because I had faith. I returned because I was desperate.
I began reading the Bible, but I wasn’t coming to God with unwavering trust or a heart full of faith. I came with questions, frustration, and an ultimatum. I essentially told Him, “If I don’t find something in this Bible that helps me, I’m leaving You for good, and I’m never coming back.”
That was where I was. I needed something to change, and I was willing to give the Bible a chance to show me whether there was anything there for me.
What happened next changed my life.
As I read God’s Word, I began discovering Him in a way I had never experienced before. I had grown up knowing about Him, but I began to understand that I could actually know Him personally. I fell in love with Him and began developing a relationship with Him that I never knew was possible—even after growing up in a Christian home.
What started as desperation became the beginning of a love for God I hadn’t known before.
I came back looking for help. I found a relationship with God I never knew I could have.
Today, I’m still learning, growing, and deepening that relationship. I’m not perfect, and I don’t have everything figured out. But I have a stronger foundation of faith, a different perspective on myself and my life, and a greater understanding of how much can change when we become willing to see things differently.
My faith isn’t about pretending I never struggle. It’s about having a foundation to return to as I navigate life, face challenges, and continue growing.
And that’s a lesson I want to share with other women.
From Caring for Others to Helping Women Move Forward
After 38 years of nursing, I’ve entered an exciting new chapter as a life coach.
My nursing career taught me the importance of caring for people, listening to their concerns, and recognizing that what we see on the outside doesn’t always tell the whole story. My personal journey has given me an even deeper appreciation for the struggles women can carry while trying to keep everything together.
I know what it’s like to struggle with confidence, second-guess yourself, overthink decisions, and feel held back by fear. I know how easy it is to put things off because you’re afraid of failing, being judged, or not being good enough.
And I know what it’s like to want something to change but not know how to move forward.
That’s why my coaching focuses on helping women build confidence, challenge self-doubt, recognize the patterns holding them back, and take meaningful action toward their goals.
Maybe you want to speak up for yourself, stop comparing yourself to others, pursue a dream you’ve been putting off, or finally stop letting perfectionism keep you stuck. Perhaps you know you’re capable of more, but you keep asking yourself, “Who am I to do that?”
I want to help you see what’s possible and develop the confidence to take that next step.
Because you don’t have to feel completely confident before you begin. You can learn as you go, make mistakes, adjust your approach, and keep moving forward.
You don’t have to be perfect to make progress. You just have to be willing to begin.
Through coaching, we’ll work on understanding what’s holding you back, recognizing your strengths, building practical strategies, and turning what you want to accomplish into action.
My Faith Is My Foundation, but You’re Welcome Here
My relationship with God is the foundation of my life, and biblical principles have deeply influenced how I understand identity, courage, perseverance, and purpose.
But I also recognize that every woman has her own story, experiences, and beliefs.
You do not have to be a Christian to work with me. You are welcome here, wherever you are in your journey.
My coaching draws from three important sources:
•Biblical principles: Lessons about identity, courage, perseverance, personal responsibility, and how we see ourselves and our lives.
•My personal experience: What I’ve learned through depression, healing, rebuilding my confidence, and developing a relationship with God that continues to grow.
•Science-informed strategies: Practical approaches to understanding thought patterns, building habits, setting goals, making decisions, and following through on what matters to you.
I believe we can have honest conversations about growth, confidence, and change while respecting where you are in your own journey. I won’t ask you to pretend to believe something you don’t. I will be open about the foundation that guides me and the perspective I bring to our work together.
My goal is to help you recognize your strengths, challenge the beliefs that may be holding you back, and find practical ways to move toward the life you want to live.
A Little More About My Journey
I share my story and the lessons I’m learning through my blogs, interviews, and YouTube channel, A Christian Girl’s Journey (@fromdepressiontolife).
I also share encouragement and lifestyle tips to help women navigate everyday life, grow in confidence, and keep moving forward.
Whether I’m sharing a personal experience, a lesson from God’s Word, or a practical strategy for getting things done, my desire is the same: to encourage women to recognize their worth, believe that change is possible, and take action on what matters to them.
I may have spent 38 years caring for others professionally, but this new chapter gives me the opportunity to help women in a different way—by helping them see what’s possible for themselves.
And I couldn’t be more excited about that.
Ready to Find Your Way Forward?
Maybe you’ve spent years putting everyone else first. Maybe fear, self-doubt, or perfectionism has kept you from pursuing something you really want. Or perhaps you’re simply ready to feel more confident, trust yourself, and follow through on the things you’ve been putting off.
Whatever your starting point, I want you to know this:
You don’t have to stay where you are. You don’t have to have everything figured out. And you don’t have to become someone else to build a life you’re excited about.
You can start right where you are, with what you have, and take one step at a time.
My own journey has taught me that change is possible, that the stories we tell ourselves can be challenged, and that we can learn new ways of thinking, living, and moving forward.
Now, I’d love to help you take your next step.
I’ll bring my experience, practical tools, honest encouragement, and a genuine desire to see you grow. You bring your story and your willingness to explore what’s possible.
Let’s work together to help you build confidence, take action on what matters to you, and move toward the life you want to live.
