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  • Genre:self-help
  • Sub-genre:Motivational & Inspirational
  • Language:English
  • Pages:180
  • eBook ISBN:9780578121789

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from Torment To Triumph

"Searching for a Love That Was Always There”

By Carolyn Pendleton

Overview

A story of a young woman’s search for love; after being abused by both her mother and father throughout her childhood, her feelings of loneliness, pain and confusion consumed her and led her into a destructive lifestyle. As she searched for someone to love her, she only seemed to find her life going in a downward spiral of despair. She found money, men and drugs to be temporary fixes to fill the void she was missing. As she went through a cycle of abusive relationships, she always find herself back where she started, lonely and unloved. After a number of unfortunate events, she was forced to look within herself and discover not only a beauty within her, but also the love of God. Through God's grace and love she managed to escape every situation she was faced with, even though some could have killed her. Her search for love and acceptance from people was no longer a necessity as she went “From Torment to Triumph

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Description

Author Carolyn Pendleton has penned her first novel, From Torment to Triumph, an honest, provocative account of her past and present as a survivor of sexual abuse. Having experienced mental, physical and sexual abuse as a child from her mother and father respectively, Pendleton details the story of her search for love. Pendleton recounts her experiences with abuse, a subsequent cycle of dysfunctional romantic relationships, other unfortunate events and her ultimate redemption and triumph as she realizes that the love and acceptance of God is enough to lift her from a world of sadness. Most sexual offenders are acquainted with their victims. In fact, approximately 30% are relatives of the child. Pendleton hopes to inspire and liberate those facing similar life struggles, but more importantly intends encourage readers to break the silence surrounding child sexual abuse. Though children are often kept silent, Pendleton admonishes relatives and others to report incidents of child sexual if known or even suspected.

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About The Author

Carolyn (Chippy) Pendleton Carolyn is a native of the city of Philadelphia where she currently resides. She is a loving mother of three and a dedicated youth advocate. She spent the majority of her career as a seamstress, specializing in fabulous children’s wear, women’s fashions and prom gowns. Carolyn recently founded “Divyne Elegance” which is a company that hosts empowerment events for young ladies, including etiquette courses and training. Carolyn is currently establishing herself as a Pageant Director, and is now owner of Divyne Elegance Pageants. Her passion has been to encourage women of all ages. This is Carolyn’s first publication. Her advice to everyone is: “Never let your past dictate who are. You have within you the ability to reach any goal and to pursue any dream.” Carolyn Pendleton

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