Slightly Bruised and a Little Broken, a Memoir (Revised Edition)
This book shows you that you can still move forward after the violence. Keeping silent is the not answer, get out of an abusive situation as soon as possible.
Don't be ashamed to ask for help. The abuse only gets worse. Petite shares her story of how she overcame abuse, rape, and molestation. More
- Category: Nonfiction » Relationships & Family » Abuse / domestic partner abuse
- Published by Deirdre Braud
- Published: July 15, 2016
- Words: 36,150
- Language: American English
- ISBN: 9781311674067
just Deirdre was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and grew up in Kansas City. Since then she has moved around a bit, until finally settling in Alabama. She has been in a long-distance relationship with her partner for 20 years. Deirdre has 3 adult children, 5 grandchildren, and one granddog who all live in Georgia.
Class of 1981 graduate from FL Schlagle High, Deirdre was a single parent and worked hard to provide for her family. Later in life, at the age of 40, she attended Strayer University where she attained a Masters' Degree in Business Administration.
Since then, and under that pseudonym, Deirdre has written a memoir called Slightly Bruised and a Little Broken, a short story called The Whispering of my Heart and a children's book called Fun with Grandma. Now, her current works are published using her just Deirdre. pen name.
When she gets the time and has the inclination, Deirdre enjoys working out and exercising at her local gym. She loves watching TV and movies and goes to the theatre when there is something that grabs her attention. She also reads daily and takes time to rejuvenate the soul by meditating and listening to the sounds of nature around her home.
Deirdre also enjoys getting away from it all on vacation, with cruising being her favorite pastime. She has plans to live life to the max and has started doing some of the things that scare her, like Zip-lining and Parasailing. She also plans to do a skydive one day.
In the future, Deirdre wants to make more time for her family, retire and travel.
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Reviews of Slightly Bruised and a Little Broken, a Memoir (Revised Edition) by Petite Breaux
An intense story from the writer who tells about her life. How she is being abused by her mother's stepfather, how this has shaped her life without knowing that it can come from abuse. How she picks out men who use her, both physically and sexually and for her money. How much effort it takes to shield her children from this violence, but later finds that her children have all seen enough to be careful in their life. Every time I find it special to read how broken children can come out stronger, find their inner strength and dare to stand for who they are. My compliments to Petite who dares to take us along in her struggle to live for who she is.
Intriguing book, thanks for writing and sharing
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