My purpose for writing this book was two fold. One was to heal myself beyond the pain of being sexually violated. The other is to assist those who have been sexually violated in healing beyond the pain of their past. I was inspired by God to use the character Tamar, the daughter of King David as my example. I have carried Tamar in my heart for 10 years after attentively reading her story in the Bible. Something about her story stayed with me and wrestled against me. It was not until 7 years later that I would remember the pain of being gang raped at the age of 13. That is when I associated with Tamar and her ordeal. Then I knew why her story stood out and touched me. This book is not just for those who have been sexually abused, but for anyone who has experienced pain and are ready for beauty for their ashes.