Meet Charleen

My own journey has included dyslexia, divorce, single motherhood, raising children with special needs, chronic illness, and walking alongside loved ones through mental health struggles. Through these experiences, I’ve learned that God meets us in the middle of our mess—not after everything gets put back together.

I have two sons born with a rare chronic disease and multiple disabilities. I gave many years to getting them help and settling into adult life. Now one needs a liver transplant.

That experience, along with my calling to ministry, fuels my passion for helping others find hope and recognize God’s presence in difficult seasons.

For more than twelve years, I have served as a chaplain, offering spiritual care and comfort to people facing crisis, grief, illness, and death. I also teach Bible studies, lead grief support groups, speak, and write.

My background includes years of teaching and advocacy for individuals with disabilities, a Master’s in Christian Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Clinical Pastoral Education residency.

I’m an author, chaplain, teacher, and advocate. I live in San Antonio, Texas, with my husband and have three adult children.

When I’m not writing or serving others, you’ll likely find me hiking, exploring nature, reading, learning something new, enjoying coffee with friends—or indulging in anything chocolate.

My hope is simple: to walk alongside people in life’s difficult places and remind them that they are not alone.

I’ve spent much of my life teaching and as a longtime advocate for individuals with special needs.

For the past twelve years, I’ve worked as a chaplain, offering comfort and spiritual care to people facing crisis, grief, and the reality of death. I also teach Bible studies, lead grief support groups, and write and speak.