Broken for Battle

Book excerpt: What do you when your childhood has been ripped away from you? How do you maintain a normal life when all you've ever known is dysfunction? Who can you talk to you about your deepest hurt and darkest thoughts? What's left for you to do when you've cried countless tears, prayed a multitude of prayers, searched for the answers, and have risen from being knocked down? You stand. You fight. You win!Broken for Battle is an honest account of how one woman powered through physical and emotional trauma and is now using her life experiences to empower others to do the same. From sexual abuse to drug abuse, Keshia Kirksey shares the darkest parts of her life with boldness and a self-awareness that elevates her from being a victim to the victor. Her story will both challenge you and inspire you to see your own pain as a vehicle to help you fight for your life.