A survivor of 20 years of abuse and battles that would destroy most. From incest, to sexual molestation, physical and verbal abuse, rape and abandonment. I am a woman who knows my past and understands that my experiences are purely lessons meant to bring me closer to self-knowledge and unconditional self-love. I also know that without GOD, I am nothing. My life was PERFECTLY PLANNED by the Lord himself. ABUSE is like AIDS, it has no prejudice, demographics, nationality, gender, religion, nor age can spare you. If you are uneducated and unprotected you can become a victim of abuse. The effects it has on your mind, body and soul will devour you. I was a victim, but, now I am a SURVIVOR and the purpose of this book is to inspire you to forgive yourself and your abuser(s). It was written to educate you on how to not allow your past to dominate your present and future. As well as accepting, owning and embracing your past. Understand that there is life after abuse. So ask yourself one question, has it ever happened to you? If you answered yes, then open this book and free your mind. If you answered no, then open this book and cultivate your mind.