Rising from the Ashes

Putting the Past Behind Her: One Woman's Story of Overcoming Lifelong Abuse

After surviving a traumatic childhood and a twenty-five-year marriage to an abusive narcissist, Dana S. Diaz was ready for a fresh start. Determined to demonstrate strength and resilience, Dana faces the future, hopeful about her relationship with Doug, the new man in her life.But just as she plans her happily-ever-after with Doug, she is caught off guard by a long-time friend who will stop at nothing to destroy Dana's newfound happiness. Facing rejection and opposition everywhere she turns, Dana is forced to confront her own scars left by lifelong abuse, and the crippling belief in her unworthiness of love and acceptance. Through a journey of self-discovery and healing, Dana ultimately empowers herself with new perspectives about who she is and where she belongs in this world.The inspiring conclusion to a heart wrenching story of one woman's survival, Rising from the Ashes is the triumphant call for readers to transform their own pain into purposeful efforts to achieve inner peace and joy.