This book is for anyone who has ever been in a bad situation, or who is currently in a wrong place. It is a tribute to my past experiences, the acknowledgment of the fact that the horrible circumstances individuals may find themselves in, do not have to last nor do they define a person. It has to be an emotional rollercoaster all the way through, reliving what most would prefer to be locked in an irretrievable, unreachable mental place. However, my past marital issues are my past.
This book is neither a guide nor a detailed step-by-step process on how to overcome the crippling effects of domestic violence. It does not suggest how to deal with post-traumatic disorder, anxiety or depression. However, I make referrals at the end of the book and share resources to organizations that have invested time in people's lives and have served as a beacon, allowing for that liberating experience, the longed-for "light at the end of the tunnel."
This book is about a young woman and her experiences after falling in love with the wrong man. It detailed the domestic violence, psychological trauma, and verbal abuse she suffered. More importantly, it tells us about her courage in the face of fear, financial liberation, morphism and her fight against being in denial, the asphyxiating neutral place, where whatever wrong was done is viewed as "All right."
It was Dale Carnegie who said "All the king's horses and all the king's men cannot put the past together again. Don't try to saw sawdust." Amidst other quotes, this has been my "moving on and letting go" anthem. I am not saying it was easy, truthfully, nothing truly liberating. Disillusionment begets rehabilitation; admittedly, no one wants to find out that a cherished individual is a monster in disguise, giving the lernaean hydra a run for its money.
That being said, I want to share my story with you. The unvarnished truth.
