Written by author, poet, and keynote speaker Lewis, Y. K, this guide blends raw, personal experience with step-by-step tools to help you recognize abuse, plan your escape, and reclaim your life.
Born from the keynote speech I Have Been Called — a talk not yet given on stage but spoken countless times in the mirror — this work carries the voice of a survivor who has walked through domestic violence, emotional abuse, and financial control, and emerged with a mission: to restore hope through literature.
Inside you’ll find:
How to recognize covert abuse — including emotional, financial, spiritual, and psychological manipulation
What is financial abuse? How it happens and how to protect yourself
Safety planning checklists for leaving an abusive relationship
How to document injuries and events so the system takes you seriously
What to expect when the system fails you — and how to keep moving forward
Grounding poems, affirmations, and prayers to steady your heart in the storm
Resource maps and support contacts for survivors
Suppose you’ve ever wondered how to survive an abusive relationship, how to heal after domestic violence, or how to protect your children and yourself. In that case, this book offers both the wisdom of lived experience and the practical tools to act now.
Whether you are still in the relationship, preparing to leave, or rebuilding after abuse, this guide walks beside you, offering truth, strategy, and encouragement every step of the way.