By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices

Pentecostal Prophetess Juanita Bynum has risen from the ashes like a phoenix rising.

Or at least it seems that way.

Just a little over a week after her alleged abuse spread like wildfire, the "beat up from the feet up" televangelist spoke publicly for the first time since the arrest of her husband -- and accused batterer -- Bishop Thomas W. Weeks, III.

The celebrated celebrity clergywoman addressed a throng of journalists Tuesday afternoon in Atlanta, saying it has been a difficult time for her but that she forgives Weeks and wishes him the best.

Just like the Christian doctrine states.

"I wouldn't say that I've been hiding," the popular gospel industry personality said. "I didn't feel the need that it be discussed publicly because some things you go through and you deal with it."

"Relationships are what they are. Relationships are difficult moments and until that night in the parking lot I realized it was more than just a difficult moment that this was a crisis and this was something that would be addressed."

To recap, Police say that during an Aug. 21 argument outside a hotel, Weeks choked Bynum, pushed her to the ground and started to kick and stomp on her.

Two days later he turned himself into authorities and now faces charges of aggravated assault and terroristic threats following the near fatal confrontation.

Bynum, a former anorexic, welfare recipient, and Pan-Am flight attendant, maintained that she did not want to be seen as a "damsel in distress."

"I believe that I represent every woman all over this world," she said. "In Africa, in Italy, there are woman all over the world that have experienced what I've been through. And I've taken a position. Instead of a victim, I want to become an advocate."

She wouldn't comment on whether she would assist in the prosecution of her husband, who is free on bond.

Known to many of her faithful flock as "Mother," "Sister," "Minister" and "Prophetess," the Chicago native later appeared on the TBN's 'Praise The Lord' program, a Christian talk show -- and reigned supreme.

On the show, Bynum said she had no bitterness toward Weeks -- who is due back in court Friday -- and would not say anything negative about him.