I AM

"I Am" is an autobiographical collection of poetry shared to encourage and highlight the emotional healing of openly speaking up about painful experiences such as sexual abuse, physical abuse and the loss of loved ones. Showing other victims, they are not alone. Their dignity and freedom are theirs to take back through speaking up. Each poem is partnered with narratives used to describe in detail, the sometimes unpalatable but heartfelt journey leading to Amanda's innate un-awakened faith and belief in God to defeat the hardships of her experiences.