A Letter to a Friend: The Story of Abuse in America

FAITH & SPIRITUALITY WINNER * HOPE PYX GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS WINNER * ILLUMINATION BOOK AWARDS ENDURING LIGHT SILVER MEDAL * WRITERS DIGEST HONORABLE MENTION - A love letter to victims in an inspirational book of hope and love. Discover the one thing that changes everything.This incredible book is a gift to every victim. - Vicki Bourus SC Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault former executive directorNot sure if its abuse? Award-winning author speaker and survivor Patty Wain Smith understands the confusion and the pain. She knows what it feels like to try everything in a relationship where nothing makes sense and nothing works. She shows us what abuse looks like and a way to the other side - to peace love light happiness and to freedom - within the empowering embrace of A Letter to a Friend: The Story of Abuse in America.Patty goes beyond self-help and documentaries. The conversation is intimate affirming and relatable for victims and those who want to know why its so hard to leave. Gentle powerful and unspeakably honest - perfect for someone in an emotionally or physically abusive relationship or still healing from one. Creative and empowering - the reader becomes part of the story and experiences that empowerment and self-love are elements of the Christian faith. A Letter to a Friend: The Story of Abuse in America converges psychology counseling domestic violence child development and Christian principles into a short powerful read. Theres a bonus at the back: a link to an original song that helps the reader grieve - an essential part of recovery. Follow the journey of a survivor who grows stronger and wiser after accepting Gods gift and discover the one thing that changes everything.A Letter to a Friend: The Story of Abuse in America is the winner of the 2022 Hope PYX Global International Book Award the 2022 Illumination Book Awards Enduring Light Silver Medal the Writers Digest Book Awards Honorable Mention and others.(New Words Publishing LLC)