Stretched but not Broken, chronicles the story of Mia Hall. Raped at five years old and emotionally abandoned by a loving but depressed mother, Mia grows into a compliant woman enabling the bipolar and controlling abuses of her older sister, Karen. Mia's stepfather, Bruce, also abusive and psychotic, still, in his warped way, loves Mia and his family. Through a life of kept secrets, silence in the face of abusive oppression, and a broken romance, Mia is driven to attempted suicide. But Mia has a friend, Julie, who has been telling Mia about the love of God and how much he has in store for Mia's life and future. Mia must then make a decision to let go of her past, and stretch toward a bright and loving future with a Savior who proves to be the only answer to Mia's shredded life of fear, anguish and hopelessness. Tawana attended George Washington University where she received certification in Emergency Medical Technology. She also attended Family Bible Institute, and received an Associate Degree in Biblical studies and will soon complete her Bachelors in Theology at The Trinity Bible College. Currently, Tawana is a member of the National Association of Realtors, a board member of WIN ONE, Inc., and Christian Women of Faith Ministries. Both groups focus on aiding inner city women. She is also a member of Angelic Motions of Praise, a dance group that has performed many churches and organizations throughout Washington D.C., and surrounding states. Tawana resides Maryland with her husband and five children.