Memories of a Betrayal

By Gia Mellow

Memories of a Betrayal is an expression of fictional events. It was written in hope to inspire others who may have endured some relatable experiences. It is my wish to let them know they are not alone, and although life may bring some heartache and disappointments, their past is only the beginning of their journey. The ending is entirely up to them. Forgiveness releases love and sets them free.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Feb 13, 2015
• ISBN: 9781503541528

Gia Mellow

I was born on the south side of Chicago. My religious upbringing was through a Pentecostal denomination. I was educated in Chicago public school system. After graduating high school, I worked as a public servant in the private security industry. I am married with six children. I returned to college and obtained an Associates in Arts Degree in Liberal Arts, and am currently attending Governors State University, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship and English, specializing in writing.

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Memories of a Betrayal

Gia Mellow

Copyright © 2015 by Gia Mellow.

ISBN:      Softcover         978-1-5035-4151-1

                eBook              978-1-5035-4152-8

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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

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Rev. date: 02/03/2015

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CONTENTS

Dedication

Chapter I: The Memories Begin

Chapter II: Abuse the Milkman

Chapter III: A Moment of Safety

Chapter IV: The Violation

Chapter V: The Milwaukee Experience

Chapter VI: Abandoned, Left and Forgotten

Chapter VII: Form Place to Place

Chapter VIII: A Moment of Stability

Chapter IX: Mother’s Brief Departure

Chapter X: Mother Returns

Chapter XI: Sibling Bond Destroyed

Chapter XII: Graduation Grief

Chapter XII: My Freshman Year

Chapter XIV: Paul the Stalker

Chapter XV: An Intimate Experience

Chapter XVI: Verge of Self Destruction

Chapter XVII: Life with Daddy

Chapter XVIII: Back Home with Mom

Chapter XIX: God Blesses Me with Motherhood

DEDICATION

T HIS BOOK IS dedicated to my mother who loved and supported me the best she knew how.

Thank you mom for believing in me.

Memories of Betrayal

God how do I use the key which is my spirit that you control to unlock the blockage of past pain, confusion, resentment, betrayals and failed loves.

I see no way to feel, what I am reaching out to grab a hold of.

The invisible pulling force that nags away at the pit of my stomach.

No pain just a 5th degree burning desire to know my purpose, my being and myself.

What is it that my soul cries out for, that my mind does not seem to understand, the signal it sends but my body reacts to.

The doors between my mind and my soul must be opened so that I and my purpose may be released to soar free, so the blood of desire that burns may flow and nourish my mind.

Then the silent scream can be released, my voice can be heard by many as a pleasant melody of hope and inspiration.

CHAPTER I

The Memories Begin

M EMORIES OF MY youth is scattered thanks to my mystical mind protecting me by blacking out whenever my body suffered spasms during past traumatic experiences. My childhood was bitter sweet but I thank God for everything I endured. There were times I was near death but surviving made me strong. My birth name is Gia Mellow, however I call myself Shine as a reminder to look at the bright side of bad circumstances. I was born on October 26, 1967 in the midst of a terrible blizzard which is the norm for a Chicago winter.

My mom told me everything was shut down due to snow on the day she went into labor. She was sitting on the toilet thinking she had to have a bowel movement. She called my grandmother who told her fool get off the toilet before you drown your baby. So mom got off the toilet and waited for my dad to come get her. He went to get his unemployment check because he was in between jobs. When my dad finally arrived he drove within a mile of the hospital before his car broke down. She and my dad rode Public transportation as far as they could before the out of service sign was displayed. They had to walk several blocks to make it to the hospital in knee deep snow. when they finally made it to the hospital they wheeled mom into a room to monitor and examine her. She told me their was a lady screaming to the top of her lungs blurting out all types of obscenities towards he husband. At that point mom suggested to