Anika's Story: A Season of Change

By LaToya Murchison

Depression, healing, and forgiveness played a huge role in Anika Sims life. At first glance, you would think Anika has her life together. She is the CEO of Regal Publishing LLC. She has five New York Best Sellers and is the youth minister at her church. However, behind the smile that she always carries is a woman filled with pain and moments of depression. Anika's Story: will show you the importance of making peace with your past and forgiving those that have hurt you.

• Language: English
• Publisher: LaToya Murchison
• Release date: Mar 8, 2020
• ISBN: 9781393322061

LaToya Murchison

LaToya in 2018 she was diagnosed with HIV. Since then, she has become an HIV Advocate under Toya’s Quiet Storm. Toya’s Quiet Storm will bring awareness to HIV prevention, fight stigma, and answer lingering questions for (friends, advocates, family members, and people living with HIV. I will share also share my story, including how I cope with my diagnose. LaToya is an Amazon bestselling author. Latoya is the owner of LDM Creative. She has assisted countless authors with developing their online presence and digital footprint. When LaToya is not working to bring awareness to HIV and other chronic diseases, she enjoys spending time with family and working with the youth in her church.

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Anika’s Story

Copyright 2020 LaToya Murchison

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The Author has tried to recreate events, locales and conversations from memories of them. In order to maintain their anonymity, in some instances the names of individuals and places were changed, as were some identifying characteristics and details, such as physical properties, occupations, and places of residence. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, business establishments, organizations, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The NIV and New International Version are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc

Printed in the United States of America

First Printing 2016

ISBN-13: 978-1540654915

ISBN-10: 1540654915

Author Forward and Dedication

I dedicate Anika’s Story to everyone that has experienced any type of physical, mental, or emotional abuse at any time in their lives. To those who’ve felt alone in this world, consumed by their pain, and contemplated taking their own lives, I urge you to talk to someone that you can trust so you do not keep this misery bottled up inside of you. Remember, what happened to you is not your fault. Allow God to begin to heal your heart from all the pain you are feeling. Free yourself by getting the help you need and by seeking forgiveness for your abuser and, even yourself, for holding inside hatred for situations beyond your control.

I pray that as you read Anika’s Story, you’ll gain the strength to be able to share your story. And finally, allow your heart to be open to receive peace and healing.

Acknowledgments

First, I give God all the honor and glory for placing it on my heart to write this story. Without Him, none of this would be possible.

To my family and friends who continue to love,