To forgive is one of the most difficult things to do. To forsake to forgive is like being voluntarily incarcerated; not only does it delay progression, it removes you from experiencing wholeness in every area of life. Choosing not to forgive is like putting a barrier up between yourself and every good thing that belongs to you. How do you forgive someone who intentionally hurt you? How do you turn the other cheek to sexual assault, verbal abuse, being taken advantage of by family and close friends? Is it really worth it to 'let bygones be bygones?' Is it okay to suppress the pain, isn't that forgiveness? To forgive is one of the most arduous things to do. It is like watching an adult drowning in a pool and you yell "Stand up, it's only 3feet deep " Inside is a journey in which, a woman faced with unimaginable tribulations, decides to stand up and raise her head above the pool of despair, depression, rejection and anxiety. Take a walk with Bridget Berry, successful business woman and entrepreneur, as she reveals how to turn your sorrow and pain into to a life of success. As you read, you will hear the battle cry: Stand up