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    Daughter of Darkness, Daughter of Light
    Daughter of Darkness, Daughter of Light
    Daughter of Darkness, Daughter of Light
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    Daughter of Darkness, Daughter of Light

    By Cassandra Wright

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    My story examines such issues as child abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse and recovery. This story spans a forty year period including examining the toxic relationship between an alcoholic Mother and her young daughter. This is also a story of redemption, on the road to recovery. and a candid look at childhood trauma and its correlation with later domestic violence. Herein, this story attempts to unlock the mysterious and often illusive mind of a batterer. and his relationship with his children.

    The emotional life of the alcoholic and its secrets is also examined. The impact of substance abuse on children and later, as adults presenting with stress disorders. The importance of a spiritual life in the treatment of substance abuse is considered. The twelve step model of recovery is explored. Therapeutic
    intervention in the treatment of dual diagnosis, stress disorders and substance abuse is examined.
    The cycle of violence in the case of domestic violence is presented. The Role of Child Protective Service in cases of domestic violence is introduced, as is there role in issues of child sexual abuse. Further, a personal look at the exploitation of children by the batterer in cases of child custody.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherXlibris US
    Release dateApr 6, 2021
    ISBN9781664165496
    Daughter of Darkness, Daughter of Light
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    Cassandra Wright

    Cassandra grew up in California. She attended all Catholic Schools until age 18, where she went off to college in Florida, majoring in Human Development and she graduated at the honors level. Later she attended graduate school and was a Master's Candidate in Special Education. Casandra also worked as a Special Education Instructor for the Head Start Program in Florida. Later, majoring in Forensic Psychology in a Master's Degree program at Walden University Cassandra also interned for the police department in the projects. Cassandra gave birth to two daughters, born in Florida in 1994 and 1996. Today Cassandra is retired and living in North Carolina playing with her grandson and writing.

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