From Fear to Freedom: How I Faced the Darkness and Found the Light

 “From Fear to Freedom: How I Faced the Darkness and Found the Light”

By: Myriam D. Cruz |

Fear. It has the power to paralyze the strongest among us, to silence our voice, cloud our mind, and trap us in a world that feels like there are no doors out. When we give into fear, we often surrender our ability to choose, to think clearly, and to dream forward. I know this intimately, not from theory, but from experience.

When I lost my eyesight, I was engulfed by fear. Every sound around me became louder, every thought heavier, and every step uncertain. Just when I began adapting to blindness, another storm hit: I became bedbound due to a rare bone condition. Fear flooded in again, this time deeper, more persistent. What would become of my life? How would I fulfill my calling? Was this the end of all purpose?

But God’s voice broke through. And it whispered truth. Fear is not your master. I am.

Fear shuts the door on possibilities, but God always opens windows in the Spirit. The Torah reminds us in Isaiah 41:10, “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God.” In the New Testament, 2 Timothy 1:7 tells us, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.” These were not just scriptures, I clung to them like a lifeline in the storm.

I discovered that fear is not something to run from. It is something to face, walk through, and transform. Here’s the four-step process I developed and now teach others through my coaching:

Fear loses power when we name it. Be specific: What exactly are you afraid of? Is it loss, rejection, being alone, or losing control?

Spiritual Tool: Psalm 34:4 : “I sought the Lord, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.”

My Example: I admitted aloud, “I’m afraid of being forgotten. I’m afraid of never being useful again.” Naming my fear started my healing.

Challenge fear with the truth of who God says you are and what He promises.

Spiritual Tool: Romans 12:2 – “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

My Practice: I began affirming, “Even without sight, I see. Even in bed, I am rising in purpose.” That reframing shifted my inner narrative.

Step 3: Take Small Steps of Courage

You don’t have to leap, just move. Courage isn’t the absence of fear but action in spite of it.

Spiritual Tool: Joshua 1:9: “Be strong and courageous… for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

My Action: I began coaching others virtually, bedbound and blind, yes, but called and capable. Every session was a step against fear.

Let fear show you where your greatest potential lies. What if your fear is the doorway to your next level?

Spiritual Tool: Genesis 50:20 : “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good…”

My Outcome: Today, I empower others. My fear turned into fire, purpose, and divine clarity.

Fear doesn’t have to win. I’ve faced darkness, literally, and discovered the light within. You can too. If you’re ready to face your fear, renew your mindset, and step into who you really are, I invite you to schedule a one-on-one session with me at www.swaplifecoaching.com.