The Scars of a Survivor - The village girl who defied all odds

I seek to tell my personal story not to rediscover what I already know, but to examine reminiscent occurrences under a new light of heightened consciousness, and in doing so rewrite my history and pen an enlightened future. Perhaps with resolute effort, I can recast a benighted nightmare into a bounteous prospect for joyful

and a meaningful existence. I must undertake an

arduous cognitive journey to discover what elusive substance provides purposefulness to living.

The hardest thing for me to write about was my greatest shame. For years I was paralyzed with fear that I would fail and slip back into harsher hardships. In my book, I openly share deeply painful, personal experiences I never intended to disclose. Perfectionists always want to portray an image of themselves they think will be accepted by others, but by being transparent and showing the beautiful and ugly scars of me, is what I

believe, makes ‘Where Have I Been All My Life?’

relatable. It is rare for many people to share their

greatest shame and mistakes so publicly, in a way that can allow readers to connect deeply with the story. I am vulnerable on purpose because it permits others to own their truth and uncover their unique voice with confidence.

It felt important to provide hope for the future as well as a way forward for those experiencing trauma or anxiety as a result of life’s experiences and conditioning. I also felt strongly about being a role model for a not-so-conventional life. I want to show young women an alternate path, so they do not feel unworthy, unwanted and incapable of a worthwhile life. I would love my book to be a source of comfort to empower my readers to live

an authentic and purposeful life.

I would be beyond ecstatic if my readers took away the realization that they are not alone. I hope to highlight our humanness and how we all make mistakes, we all experience suffering and we all face obstacles. I wasted a lot of energy trying to make it appear as though I had it ‘all together. ’ But I have learned this energy is better

spent helping others rather than being competitive. My story is an ordinary one, not an extraordinary one. A universal story of self-love and connectedness to help.

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