About the Book

Have you ever been curious about the who, what, when and why’s of generation “crack baby”? What about the life of a survivor of familial bondage and sexual abuse? Ever cared to walk a day in the life of the forgotten, the oppressed, the used and abused? This book of life experience, will pique your curiosity indeed. Not everyone is born into royalty or privilege. Some of us have been fighting oppression since our conception. Some of us were born into poverty and depression. Despite the negative upbringing, some of us have actually made it. Maybe not financially, but mentally, emotionally and spiritually, some of us have truly made something of our lives, out of the nothing that life handed us. This book offers perspective. I promise you happiness, heartbreak, pleasure and pain. Most importantly, this book offers opportunity. Mothers please build unbreakable bonds with your daughters. Fathers please be the safety and protection that your daughters can count on. Siblings, respect your siblings because in the end, they are your friends for life. Society, rise above the acceptance of bullying and abusive behavior. Abuse victim, become an abuse survivor.

Welcome to the young world of Natiliha Johnson. Born and raised in the heart of Oakland California, during the "crack baby" era, Natiliha survives 5 years of sexual abuse, under her mother's roof. Feeling unloved, disrespected, and misunderstood by her mother, siblings, and family; Natiliha is faced with broken dreams, irreparable familial bondage, psychological oppression, and abusive relationships. Unsure of who to trust in her world, she seeks refuge in spirituality and lifelong friendships. Will the weight of life circumstances leave Natiliha defeated? Or will she allow life to work in her favor? Here's life.... through the eyes of a child abuse survivor.

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