As a child your spirit has been broken. Many years later, in sweeps that special someone and soon that relationship spirals out of control. Can you escape from someone that "Loves you" one minute then hurts you the next? How do you empower yourself to heal from the shame, guilt of keeping your children in a violent situation and alienation from loved ones? Releasing intimate details of my life as an unwilling participant in situations and events, was very lifechanging for me- from being abused, raped, BD/SM, a swinger, hooked on pornography and at times suicidal. The battle I was fought was spiritual, legal, emotional and mental. Feeling at times worn out, bullied and grasping for self-preservation. Knowing you can thrive and have renewal from brokenness may seem unbelievable. Find tips and tools that I have learned along my journey that you can use to help you find strength and courage to take the leap of faith to leave your abuser. I share my story of escaping the darkness before it consumed me and my children. **Please note: This book contains adult language and content.**