I SURVIVED
I SURVIVED
by Celisha J
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GENRE: Memoir
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BLURB:
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.
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EXCERPT
Introduction
My name is Celisha J. I have been through a lot, learned, and am better because of it. I am a firm believer that every lesson is a blessing. God has saved me so many times. I know he did this because he has something bigger planned for me.
My prayer for this book is that it helps women and children who have gone through the same or similar situations to know that they don’t have to allow the traumas of their past to keep them from being successful. I believe that God has a plan for our life, but we did something to alter that plan along the way. He did not intend for us to struggle or have a hard life. He allows us to choose the path we want to go on. The good thing is he is that he is Always there to pick us up when we fall. We were born for greatness.
Hold yourself accountable for your mistakes and forgive yourself and those who hurt you. Forgiveness is for you. I want people to know you can be the best you that you allow. No one says it will be easy, but the main thing to remember is that you are responsible for you. I believe that the only person you can truly believe in life, who won’t let you down, is God and yourself. In order for you to crawl out of the slump of being abused, hurt, let down, controlled, and battered is, your faith in God and the belief that he has better for you. He does not want us to live in our past. He intended for us to learn from it and allow our past to help other people gain strength, but if we tell our stories and we have not grown from what happened to us, then who can we really help?
I have done some things in my past that I am not proud of, and this book tells you my story and how I remember it. No, it is not everything, but the book will tell you the things that stood out the most to me. I have learned a lot and grown from my mistakes, and I have decided not to allow the embarrassment, pain, and struggles from my past to hold me back, so I am releasing it in this book.
This is my Ugly Truth!
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
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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Interview
Have you ever had an imaginary friend?
I have always imagined a friend who would always be beside me whenever I was in trouble or up against the wall. I have always imagined this friend to be beside me to hug and console me whenever I cried. I have always felt this friend to my guiding force and show me the way whenever I have been down.
Do you have any phobias?
I have a phobia for rats. I hate rats. They scare the living daylights out of me.
Do you listen to music when you’re writing?
At times, yes. My daughter, Essence Nicole is a singer. I listen to her, neo soul and a little R&B. Essence Nicole song generational curse is my favourite.
Do you ever read your stories out loud?
At times, yes. This helps me with a better understanding of the written word as a spoken word and vice versa. This helps me to get a feel of the emotions that I have expressed through my words. This helps me to get a sense of the emotions as perceived by the reader when he/she reads my emotions through my words.
Tell us about your main character and who inspired him/her.
My main character is me inspired by my own journey of life. I am the central character of my book, “I Survived”. Read the book on Kindle to know how I did it. Order your copy from Amazon today.
