This stirring and unforgettable personal essay by Gwen Tuinman--novelist and creator of the performing women-creatives collective, The Wild Nellies--raises a battle cry to liberate readers from the grip of self-doubt. Through sharing her life experiences during and after more than a decade of domestic abuse and revelations that restored belief in herself, she offers insight into the downward spiral of self-doubt and the healing promise of resilience. Our destiny is to regain trust in our voices.

Gwen shares a message of empowerment with those who've endured similar experiences. Her story will build a bridge of understanding for friends and family, so they might gain insight into their loved one's experience and sometimes-fragile heart.