From Fear to Freedom: How I Started Trading

I didn’t start trading with confidence. I started with fear. Fear of failing. Fear of losing money. Fear of looking foolish. Fear that maybe trading was only for “those people” — the ones with thousands in their accounts, finance degrees, or connections on Wall Street.

When I first heard about trading, I truly thought it was only for the rich. But over time, I discovered something else: Trading isn’t just for the wealthy — it’s for the willing. The ones willing to learn, show up, and grow. I didn’t start with certainty. I started with a whisper in my spirit: “What if this is the path God will use to set me free?” Please note: I am not a financial advisor. Everything I share is based on personal experience and is intended to encourage and educate. My First Steps Were Uncertain and Humbling

I didn’t understand what I was doing at first. The charts looked like chaos. Support? Resistance? Breakers? Drawdowns? I had no clue. But I kept showing up: Watching beginner YouTube videos while my kids napped Practicing on demo accounts Drawing lines I wasn’t sure were right Taking notes, asking questions, trying again And because I knew I couldn’t trust my emotions alone, I began to record my trades. Not for others — but for myself. My trading journal became my mirror.

It reflected my habits, my fears, my impatience, and my growth. And over time, I could see God shaping both the trader and the woman in me. What Changed Everything The turning point came when I stopped chasing signals and started learning to read the market for myself.

I decided to: Study one strategy — Breakthrough & Retest Practice like it was real, even on demo Review my own behavior and decision-making Trade with structure instead of emotion And most importantly, I invited God into the process. Each morning, I’d whisper: “Lord, help me see clearly today. Help me wait. Help me follow wisdom, not anxiety.”

The Result: Real, Lasting Freedom Trading eventually became more than just an income stream — it became a tool for transformation. I gained: Confidence in my ability to learn Peace under pressure Joy in progress — not just profit And the steps I took — the ones that started in fear and faith — have now brought me to a place I never imagined: I stopped surviving and started surrendering. I stopped hiding and started healing.

I stopped hustling for approval and started walking in purpose. I’m not proving — I’m becoming. This is freedom. And I finally feel it. What Helped Me Grow If you’re starting out, here’s what helped me stay grounded and grow: One strategy — no hopping, no confusion Demo trading with discipline Recording my screen —

for self-review and accountability Journaling my trades — to identify patterns and progress Studying the market like a language, not a lottery Praying before every session — peace before profit You can learn this. You can grow. And you can become consistent — even if you’re starting at zero like I did.

Want to Start Trading Too? Open a free demo account on TradingView or Tradovate Learn to draw key levels and spot structure Study one simple setup Record and review your sessions Use a journal to track entries, exits, and emotions Invite God into your journey — and let Him guide you, even on the charts I teach all of this step-by-step on my YouTube channel — come join the journey.

Final Encouragement You don’t need perfection. You don’t need a big account. You don’t even need to feel “ready.” All you need is the willingness to begin, the discipline to stay, and the faith to believe that God can use this to change your life — just like He did for me. Have you been thinking about learning to trade? Drop a comment below — I’d love to pray for you and support your journey. Let’s build with faith. Let’s trade with clarity.