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FAITH & SPIRITUALITY WINNER * HOPE PYX GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS WINNER * ILLUMINATION BOOK AWARDS ENDURING LIGHT SILVER MEDAL * WRITER'S DIGEST HONORABLE MENTION - A love letter to victims in an inspirational book of hope and love. Discover the one thing that changes everything. ""This incredible book is a gift to every victim."" - Vicki Bourus, SC Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault former executive director Not sure if it's abuse? Award-winning author, speaker, and survivor Patty Wain Smith understands the confusion and the pain. She knows what it feels like to try everything in a relationship where nothing makes sense, and nothing works. She shows us what abuse looks like and a way to the other side - to peace, love, light, happiness, and to freedom - within the empowering embrace of A Letter to a Friend: The Story of Abuse in America. Patty goes beyond self-help and documentaries. The conversation is intimate, affirming, and relatable for victims and those who want to know why it's so hard to leave. Gentle, powerful, and unspeakably honest - perfect for someone in an emotionally or physically abusive relationship or still healing from one. Creative and empowering - the reader becomes part of the story and experiences that empowerment and self-love are elements of the Christian faith. A Letter to a Friend: The Story of Abuse in America converges psychology, counseling, domestic violence, child development, and Christian principles into a short, powerful read. There's a bonus at the back: a link to an original song that helps the reader grieve - an essential part of recovery. Follow the journey of a survivor who grows stronger and wiser after accepting God's gift, and discover the one thing that changes everything. A Letter to a Friend: The Story of Abuse in America is the winner of the 2022 Hope PYX Global International Book Award, the 2022 Illumination Book Awards Enduring Light Silver Medal, the Writer's Digest Book Awards Honorable Mention, and others. (New Words Publishing, LLC)

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This incredible book is a gift to every victim-no matter if the victim is just beginning to consider the options or is far along on the journey to recovery. The skillful way in which she's written this story is similar to the experience of watching the fog clear from the windshield after a storm-hopeful, encouraging, freeing. I've never read a more exquisite description of this complex process. I highly recommend this lovely, well-written book to survivors, advocates, family, and friends. I believe that if every adult in the United States read this book, powerful changes would take place in the country, so plagued by abuse. That is a significant claim! -Vicki Bourus, MSW, LISW, Executive Director of the Family Justice Center of Georgetown and Horry Counties, Executive Director of the SC Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, professional social worker, supervisory professional social worker Excellent! A dark story told with deep insight. Gripping. Beautifully written. Told like it is. First rate work! -David Zinman, author of The Day Huey Long Was Shot, prize-winning AP Journalist and Newsday Reporter Standing ovation. Simply amazing! An extremely emotional and gripping read! This book gives the reader a clear and deep understanding of what abuse truly looks like. It is given a face, and the reader is part of the story. The feelings of isolation and fear are immobilizing for many victims. I feel very strongly this book can aid and empower victims, ultimately helping them to transition from victims to survivors. -Leah Leuthauser, MA, LPC, professional counselor Moving and insightful with a powerful message not only for the victim of abuse-but a message that transcends to anyone who cares about the circumstances of those caught up in this terrible web of abuse. I strongly recommend A Letter to a Friend: The Story of Abuse in America to everyone, and especially to those who need to empower themselves to take the steps necessary to break the cycle. -Dr. James Pearson, ACSW, LPC, educator, professional counselor, and mental health center director A helpful resource and guide to accompany individuals and families searching for the light-those going through abuse and struggling with what their next step will be. I will be sharing this book as a resource for those in recovery from abuse and trauma. Thank you Patty Wain Smith for being a voice in the wilderness, preparing a path for healing and hope! -Pastor Brad Bellah, Lead Pastor at the Shepherd of the Sea Lutheran Church (ELCA)

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Award-winning author Patty Wain Smith created and managed the first family violence prevention program at her church, and has worked as a hotline counselor for Parents Anonymous and Citizens Against Spouse Abuse. Smith studied psychology and counseling at the University of South Carolina and Webster University, and is a member of the Psi Chi International Honor Society. She's an experienced Child Development Specialist and Educational Consultant as well as a lifetime advocate for children. The author is a member of the Family Justice Center's Speakers Bureau, and has appeared on Carolina and Company Live television and WRNN radio. She is a longtime South Carolina resident who writes, researches, studies, and reads with her loving dog, Boo, curled up by her feet. In her spare time, she plays piano and guitar, and teaches music. She's a proud member of the South Carolina Writer's Association.

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