A Teenage Tragedy

By Yvonne Louis

While it is true that youth is a wonderful period in life, for others, the teenage life could be the worth thing that could happen. Recalling her sad experiences as a youth, author Yvonne Louis describes her teenage past as nightmarish and readers can find out exactly why with the release of her new book A Teenage Tragedy, released through Xlibris.

A Teenage Tragedy is based on Louis true life story of the hard struggle of growing up through her teens. Born into a rich family of Haitians in Florida, the author grew up with so many things and privileges early. Her father was already a well-known drug dealer who struggled on what to do with their familys immense wealth. Things changed for the worse when the Feds took away their homes and raided them for the drugs and fake money hidden by her father. The embarrassing events forced the family to move to Haiti, only to go through another series of hardships. People with guns would came looking for her father for the money he owed them. Instability and uncertainty continued to hound the family, causing a violent relationship between the parents, leading to separation and Louis eventual return to America.

Forced to live with her aunt, the author had to deal with starting her life all over again. As she grew up, she went through a series of trials and tribulations that challenged her sanity. With issues such as domestic violence, sex, prostitution, peer pressure, teen pregnancy and education, readers will find many lessons and views to relate with.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Jun 18, 2010
• ISBN: 9781462824274

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Copyright © 2010 by Yvonne Louis.

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Contents

Acknowledgments

Author’s Note

Introduction

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven

Chapter Twelve

Chapter Thirteen

Chapter Fourteen

Chapter Fifteen

Chapter Sixteen

Chapter Seventeen

Conclusion

~NOTES~

To everyone who struggled as a teen.

I want you to know you’re not alone.

Acknowledgments

I want to thank my father God up above because without him this book would not be possible. My son, Malachi: Thank you for coming into this world to give me a wake-up call. I want you to know that I love you very much.

Dwayne McDonald: Thank you for all the counseling and support you have given me. It’s because of you my life has changed for the better.

Bishop Henry Fernandez of the Faith Center Ministries in Sunrise, Florida: Thanks for all your words of wisdom, and knowledge.

Yvose: Girl, this book is for us! We had to live this struggle and pain. See I told you one day I was going to write a book about it!

Sharon Philps, Luner Eugene, Ulrick Philocles, and Kathy Jean: You guys were the force behind me telling my story and I appreciate the push.

My dearest friends Kim Hollins, and Carol Seith: Thank you so much for putting up with me everyday, I love you ladies. My best friend Shirley Francois: God brought you in my life for a reason. Words can’t express how grateful I am to have you in my life. Amalia Francois: You are just an angel sent from God. I want to thank you for being there for me when I had Malachi. I love you. Elvira Francois: You wanted the best for me and nothing more. I want to thank you for believing in me and accepting Malachi. You washed my hair when it was dirty, gave me money when I was in need, and fed me when I was hungry. I want you to know that my father God has a big blessing waiting for you in heaven.

Marc Louis: You always wanted the best for me and I want to thank you for being the father I never had. Sonia Francis: Thank you for being my role model. You are the strongest woman in our family and you inspire to me to reach for the stars. Rochelle Morris: Thanks for being a great friend and always wanting the best for me. The Guerrier Family: Thank you for adopting me and accepting me into your family.

D’ Ann Ricketts: Thank you for always being there for me I couldn’t pick a better grandmother for my son. Aunt Straker: We love you so much!

Lenora Clarke, Goldie Johnson, Anne Cherry, Linsey Choute, Huberta Valsaint, James Germain, Mimoise Glen, Bernard, Ruth, Atonor,Temae, Maire & Kimmy Duplessy, Spencer Norton, Ifonia & Luna Jean, Gregory &Mary Jane Schweiger, Jacelle Copprue, Cherisse Dawson, Mikel & Lisa Jones, Tanisha Vaval, Carey Geffrard, Julienne & Witler Debris, Sanick Oxceus, and anyone I may have forgotten, thanks for being a great part of my life.

Dee Proietto: Thanks for starting Trees of Hope. You have changed my life and the way I think about myself. Anne Marie: thanks for telling me about the support group. Maureen & Yvonne, my facilitator’s you ladies ROCK!!!!!!

I would like to give a special thank-you to all who made A Teenage Tragedy possible. Everyone at Xlibris who worked hard in helping me process and complete this book.

Last but not least, to all the teens reading this book, I want you to know that you a beautiful creation of God, and he made you in his image. Don’t waste your time looking for someone to complete you; get your education first then that special someone will come in due time. No matter what happens in life, keep your head up and never give up on pursing your dreams.

Author’s Note

This book is a work of nonfiction. Everything written in this book is true to my knowledge. Some of the names in this book have been changed in order to not disclose their true identity and to respect their privacy.

Introduction

When I was a young girl, I dreamed of becoming a famous singer. I wanted to have the lavish lifestyle that all the celebrities seemed to have. I wanted to be known all over the world like Mariah Carey, one of my favorite singers. I use to say if my dream of becoming a superstar didn’t come true I would kill myself. Well that dream never became a reality. Instead of committing suicide, I forced myself to endure the pain and sorrow I experienced growing up. One of the things that kept