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    Her Name Was Bitter, A Memoir

    By Mara D. Johnson

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    Shame was just the beginning. Uncertainty and chaos were the only common themes in her life. Ten years on the run with a deadly fugitive. Violated by those entrusted with her safety. Rapes, incest, and a forced adoption to protect the guilty. Dark secrets and deep deception. Experience the journey that turned an innocent victim, into an embittered villain, confronted by her own demons. The shocking testimony of a young woman who was.

    The Memoir is being released in April which is in line with Sexual Assault Awareness Month. It offers a frank and sometimes disturbing view into an important social and economical issues that plague one out of every 3 women, and one out of every six men across our country. The plight of many has been silenced by misplaced shame and guilt, however this memoir offers a view into a journey of justice and peace.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMara D. Johnson
    Release dateApr 4, 2014
    ISBN9781310162763
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    Mara D. Johnson

    Mara D. Johnson is the accomplished technical writer and Author of the Memoir, Her Name Was Bitter. The Memoir gives a frank and sometimes disturbing view into the life of a young girl facing overwhelming obstacles. It tackles many social issues that plague every country, city, neighborhood, and far too many households.The Book is being released in April in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Mara Johnson has been an advocate for Men and Women who are victims of Sexual abuse since she was featured in a 2012 Documentary called: “Innocence Stolen” pt 1, which is featured at www.maradjohnson.com under the My Videos tab. Her goal is to take sexual abuse out of individuals closets and open up dialogue about the ever-present issue. Acknowledging you were a victim is the first step in laying down the misplaced shame that keeps people in silence. Millions of people around the world have been affected by sexual abuse. Statistics show that 1 out of 3 women and 1 out of 6 men are victims of some form of sexual abuse. Mara is currently is the Assistant Director of the Network for SociallyCued Pro-international and she resides in Texas with her two Sons.

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