Eriko Valk's life seemed devoid of God's love. Born in Japan after WWII as a Japanese-American, Eriko was already deaf in one ear, with 70 percent hearing loss in the other. When her mother could no longer care for Eriko, she did the only thing she could for her daughter: surrender her child to an American military couple for adoption.
The adoption marked the beginning of life in America but the years of abuse continued. Eriko found fleeting solace in alcohol and prescription drugs, but began hearing voices in her head that she could not silence. Her addictions and torment led to failed marriages, car wrecks, and suicide attempts. She was lost. And then, miraculously, she was found.
Discover how God's presence in Eriko's life changed everything, giving her the strength to silence the voices, achieve sobriety, and develop loving, lasting relationships. With her demons replaced by the comfort of God's Word and His love, Eriko learned to laugh, love, and find peace in His Comfort of Silence. Her testimony to His grace and mercy is both inspiring and humbling.
About the Author: Eriko N. Valk, PhD, known by her friends and peers as "Dr. V" is the founder of Liberty Path, Inc., a Christian-based nonprofit counseling center where she, together with other therapists, have helped people recover since 2004. In 2009 a local television station (KPRC) and a local Christian radio station (KSBJ) awarded Eriko the prestigious Jefferson Award after one of her clients nominated her. Eriko was also elected to represent NW Houston Business and Professional Women as their Woman of Excellence during the same year. She speaks at area churches and has made several television appearances.
Eriko possesses doctoral degrees in social work and psychology and has channeled her education and experience for the sole purpose of helping others heal.
Through God's grace, Eriko overcame emotional pain from abandonment, and addiction, and has been sober since 9/28/1991.
Eriko and her husband Randall love to fish. They live in Houston, Texas, together with their yellow lab, Bailey, who rules.
