I Survived by Celisha J.

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Inspiration for my story

The inspiration for my story came from the ugly life that I lived, especially during my early childhood and adolescent days. One day, I looked at myself in the mirror and saw my past come alive as a horrific face. However, I did not turn away as I knew it was me. Rather, I chose to face my past and realized that mine was not the only face that I saw. I saw the faces of several other helpless little girls and women who underwent similar tortures, abuse, and molestation.

Then, I saw the other side of me – a woman who had outgrown this situation and had come out strong. I thought to myself, “if I can do it, why not help those who can’t?” that’s when I decided to write my book, “I Survived” and put it out there on Amazon and Kindle. You can read about my ugly torturous life in my book on Kindle or order it on Amazon.

This was a turning point in my life for me. My initial thought was to put my story out there for people to know about the kind of pain and torture I was subject to by some of the ruthless people in my life. Then, I looked further and realized that I am already an inspiration to other little girls and women who suffer similar fates. That’s when I thought of making myself available to them, to love them, to care for them, to show them the path forward, to get them out of their misery and suffering.

Hence, the inspiration for my story is me – my life, my ugly, bitter truth. That’s when I underwent a transformation and today, I am not only an inspiration for others, I have also started my “Monday Motivation” series for my followers and fans on social media. Read my book, “I Survived” on Kindle or order your copy on Amazon. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook for regular updates and inspiration.

In “I Survived” the author’s journey through a life marked by hardship, pain and resilience. From the devastating loss of a mother at a young age to abusive relationships and a harrowing escape, this gripping memoir unveils the story of survival, redemption, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. With unwavering determination, the author overcomes the shadows of her past to forge a path toward self-discovery, healing, and hope.

I Survived is an inspiring testament to the power of resilience and the unwavering belief that no matter the obstacles, one can triumph over adversity and ultimately thrive.

Read an Excerpt

We always thought my grandma was crazy because of how she treated us. For example, I remember a time my grandma whipped me. She had the switch in one hand and a gun in the other (no lie). It was a revolver. I know this because I had seen it before in her small travel case. She told me if I moved, she was going to shoot me. Judging from our history, I wasn’t going to test her. She was whipping my butt, and I was screaming for my little brother and sister to help me, call the police, and do something, but they wouldn’t move. They were crying on the front porch like they were the one it was happening to, but little did I know that my grandmother told them they would be next if they move off the porch. We all were scared. I think what hurt me more was not the whipping itself (yeah, the hits hurt) but her calling people bragging about what she did, and telling people that if I had moved, she was really going to shoot me—the nerve of her.

About the Author:

Born in Michigan now living in Atlanta Celisha J. is an Actress and Author all in one, landing a role in a movie and a lead role on a TV Series.

She currently has a book entitled “I Survived”. It is a chilling story about her life from losing her mom at an early age and all the things that she has endured in her life, that should have broken her but she uses her pain as motivation to continue on her journey to following her dreams of being an actress, author and motivational speaker. She is currently pursuing more roles in acting.

Website: http://www.Celishaj.com
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/Celishaj_
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Celishajtheactress
Amazon Author Page: http://amazon.com/author/celishaj

Available on Kindle Unlimited: https://www.amazon.com/I-SURVIVED-Celisha-J-ebook/dp/B0CL9K719D



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