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Tammy Horvath is known for her raw honesty, heartfelt storytelling, and deeply authentic faith.
After losing her only son to murder—and years earlier, her first husband in a tragic accident—Tammy faced the kind of grief that could have destroyed her. Instead, she chose an extraordinary path: forgiveness.
Today, Tammy speaks with compassion and conviction about faith, forgiveness, grief, and the power of choosing love when bitterness feels easier.
Her message is not theoretical—it is lived.
Drawing from her personal journey of forgiving her son’s killer, Tammy challenges audiences to reflect on their own choices, faith, and capacity for grace. She speaks with humility, never claiming to have all the answers, but offering hope through lived experience.
Tammy has shared her story through churches, podcasts, and media features. Her memoir, Gone in an Instant, continues to impact readers seeking healing, faith, and freedom from unforgiveness.
Her life message is simple but profound:
Love the unlovable. Forgive the unforgivable.
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WHY TAMMY WROTE Gone in an Instant
Forgiving the man who murdered her son was one of the hardest decisions Tammy Horvath ever faced.
In the aftermath of unimaginable loss, she sensed God calling her to do what felt impossible—not just forgive, but trust Him fully through the pain.
Step by step, Tammy chose obedience over anger.
First came forgiveness.
Then came an even deeper calling—to love the one responsible for her son’s death.
Through that journey, Tammy experienced a peace she never thought possible—a peace she believes came directly from God.
But the story didn’t end there.
She felt called to share what she had lived through—not because she was strong, but because God had been faithful.
Writing Gone in an Instant was painful. Reliving her son’s death brought waves of grief all over again.
Yet through the process, Tammy found healing.
What began as an act of obedience became a testimony of hope—proof that faith can survive even the darkest tragedy.
Today, she shares her story so others can:
• Find faith in suffering
• Discover the power of forgiveness
• Experience healing after loss
Her prayer is simple—that no one walks through grief without hope.
Sample Interview Questions
- What led you to forgive your son’s murderer?
- Was forgiveness an emotional decision or an act of faith?
- How did your faith shape your response to unimaginable loss?
- What did forgiveness look like in practical terms?
- What was it like to face your son’s killer in court?
- Did forgiveness come instantly—or over time?
- How did writing Gone in an Instant impact your healing journey?
- What does it truly mean to “love the unlovable”?
- How has sharing your story affected others?
- What message do you most want grieving parents to hear?
- What would you say to someone who feels forgiveness is impossible?
- How has this journey changed your understanding of God?
- What’s next for you in your writing or speaking mission?
