Through strength and tears this book became possible. Written by my wonderful friend who endured physical and mental abuse from childhood to adulthood. Despite her cries for help, she was silenced. A death became her hope for a better life. With only a few dollars and no education she found the inner strength to abound, but did she find the better life? The demons of the past never leave. I am proud of the person she has become, despite the path that brought her here today. A forever friend, Lynn Sanders The lady that has written this book is a very special friend of mine. I am very glad to call her a true friend. She has always been very positive, loyal and there for me when I needed her. Over the years that I have known her I am still amazed at the strength and courage she has now knowing her tumultuous past. Coming from a background of many years of abusive she has shown me strength and the meaning of positive thinking. She is a true friend with undeniable strength and will always be my friend. A Friend forever, Vivian Adams When I first met Ann I could sense her fear and hesitation around people. When she finally was able to trust me and opened up to me about her horrendous experiences with domestic abuse, I was shocked and mortified at what she had endured at the hands of her abusers. She is truly the epitome of a survivor. Her story is one of strength and courage and hopefully will help others in abusive relationships to rise above. Mindy Ritchie