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  <name><![CDATA[Lori Newman]]></name>
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  <about><![CDATA[Here All Along, is my story about finding the strength to leave my two abusive, narcissistic husbands. My years of court battles to try and retain the restraining order I had to have to feel safe and protected only to find out when I called the police for protection my restraining order was just a piece of paper.

Here All Along shares what it was like to always live in fear of what might happen to me and my children if I didn't do as my ex-husbands expected. From representing myself in a court room to finally finding an attorney to help me in my fight for what was right. Here All Along shares a look into a court room that I hope most will never have to experience.

This is my story of beginning a relationship at a young age, having very low self esteem and thinking the type of love he was showing me was a &quot;true love.&quot; My story is one of learning how to love myself and realize what I thought was love, actually was emotional and mental abuse. I wrote the book for young readers as well as adults. My hope is to help other young ladies realize they must first love themselves before they look to anyone else to help them feel whole. I hope you will enjoy my story and possibly give it to someone who needs to see that they can find strength within themselves to find a true, strong love that is also healthy.

This book is my desire to empower as many people as possible! If you can't learn from my mistakes, then at least share in my journey!~]]></about>    <gender>female</gender>    <born_at>06/26/1970</born_at>    
  
  
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  <title><![CDATA[Here All Along]]></title>
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  <average_rating>5.00</average_rating>
  <ratings_count>2</ratings_count>
  <published>2009</published>  
  
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