Abused Not Destroyed

By Shirley May

Shirley shares her journey: a period of disempowerment, physical verbal and emotional abuse. Determined hat she would make it against all the odds. She motivates and inspires reader, believe that nothing is impossible. Greatness comes from within. Her story shows by trusting God and surrendering all to Him, you will live to see a brighter day.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing
• Release date: May 25, 2011
• ISBN: 9781426949364

Shirley May

Shirley shares her journey: a period of disempowerment, physical verbal and emotional abuse. Determined hat she would make it against all the odds. She motivates and inspires reader, believe that nothing is impossible. Greatness comes from within. Her story shows by trusting God and surrendering all to Him, you will live to see a brighter day.

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© Copyright 2011 Shirley May.

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Contents

Acknowledgments

ABUSED NOT DESTROYED

The Beginning

Help I am hurting!

Easy option

Face the fear

Do not keep falling into the deception of lies.

Get out now!

I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU

The Mask Experienced

Time of grief

Making a Decision

Forgiveness

Trust

Prayer and Fasting

I AM A WOMAN

YOU CAN MAKE IT IF YOU TRY

My Marriage

LOVE

Acknowledgments

To my husband and my children,

You have been a blessing.

My sister words cannot begin to

express my heartfelt Thank you.

My dear cousin

And family; thank you for being

a blessing in my life.

To the many who have allowed God to use

you to touch my life

Thank you.

ABUSED NOT DESTROYED

How do you come from a place of being abused, to a place of healing? How do you go about achieving that which you were born to be; knowing that there is still more for you to accomplish?

I was touched by an angel.

Many times, I pray that your life will change and that in reading my journey you will let go of the past and walk into your divine destiny. Do not waste time settling for second best. You deserve the best in every area of your life. You were born to make a difference in life. You are a precious jewel. You will be a success.

Time to shine!

Get rid of the mess that prevents

you from shining.

The Beginning

My parents were devoted Christians I was brought up in a very strict environment. My mother would discipline in a very harsh way. In our culture we call it ‘beating.’ I would get ‘beating’ for coming in late, not washing up the dishes properly or not doing my daily chores