"I vowed to myself that once I learned how to love myself, that I was going to express it to others with hopes of helping them to look at themselves as being stronger and better than any obstacle. This book isn't just about being an abused spouse- it's about being a survivor PERIOD... I have had quite a few life- altering experiences occur in my lifetime- only to stand before the world and say that I've claimed my victory over it all. I don't mind being a living and breathing testimony- I want to share my battles with self worth- loathing and anger- but also share my moments where I became more than a conqueror over it all because of my faith and willingness to just allow myself to HEAL and learn to love again- STARTING WITH ME."This book is my voice, my expressions of all that has hurt me in the past, as well as all of the great and beautiful things I'm placing in order for the future. I open up my heart to you- hoping that those who read this understand that in life- there are no mistakes- there are tests and trials- and just as our body has to be conditioned to handle certain tasks in life, so does the spirit. What hurt me- DIDN'T KILL ME- but it made me a hell of alot more resilient to people and events in my life. I ask that you take your time, read the quotes, poetry and other literature I chose to share in this mini book. I want you to feel yourself gaining strength of your own as you turn each and every page.