Dating was supposed to be fun. You know… butterflies, laughter, connection. Not confusion. Not silence. Not sitting in your car after a date, wondering, "What just happened?" But somehow, that's exactly where I found myself, more than once. From men who asked for money as if it were expected… To the ones who disappeared and came back as if nothing had happened… To situations that had me questioning not just them—but myself… These aren't made-up stories. They're real. Unfiltered. And sometimes… a little too relatable. Lord, Give Me Strength: Dating Stories That Should've Been Red Flags is a raw, honest, and at times humorous collection of real-life dating experiences spanning over 20 years. This isn't about perfection. And it's not about pretending I had it all figured out. It's about: Ignoring red flags… and learning the hard way Giving chances that should've never been given Finally, recognizing patterns and choosing differently Because the truth is… Sometimes the lesson doesn't come gently. Sometimes it comes with confusion, audacity, and a story you'll never forget. If you've ever: Replayed a conversation, trying to make it make sense Ignored your intuition and regretted it later Or sat in silence thinking, "Yeah… never again." Then you already understand. This book isn't here to judge you. It's here to remind you: You're not the only one, you're not crazy, and you're allowed to choose better Because once you see it clearly… You won't ignore it again.