Terry channeled her journey to escape and story of survival into a new book entitled 'My Story My Life'.
Data shows 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some sort of physical violence by a partner.A Cleveland woman has transferred her trauma into the pages of a new book. She hopes by sharing her story of survival that others will find the necessary support and motivation to start fresh.Each day, she says she was brutally beaten, attacked and humiliated by her ex-partner."This smile…. Means everything to me," Leslie M. Terry,"My Story My Life" author, said.
East Cleveland native and domestic violence survivor, Terry admits her smile was stolen from her for years. She re-discovered joy and her true self after she walked away from the man who she says made her life a living nightmare for nearly a decade.She channeled her journey to escape—key stroke by key stroke, and page by page in her memoir titled"My Story My Life".The abuse was constant and impacted every part of her life as a mother and patient care worker.
"It was to the point where I almost lost my job because I kept going to work with black eyes," Terry said. She wanted so desperately to get help but was always scared of her abuser. She refused assistance from family and friends."I had a big bubble on my arm, but I covered it up with a tattoo. Purple ribbon. I covered it up," Terry said.Reading the book she says she can smile today knowing she's a survivor. A warrior. The strength she found within has helped her rediscover her worth."Love shouldn't hurt. You're supposed to enjoy your relationship.
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