I Am Not Your Prey - Jones, Andrea S.; Sotelo, Yvonne
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Why are you ashamed of what somebody else did to you? Childhood sexual abuse leaves invisible marks that carry into adulthood and stop you from doing, dreaming, and achieving. The root of shame keeps you feeling undervalued, even in your own eyes. You lose years living in safe mediocrity instead of purposeful intention. This is not God's plan for you. Author Andrea S. Jones understands this all too well. Her authentic sharing of some hard truths will walk you through the steps a predator takes in grooming his victim. You will see how he becomes a loved member of the family while targeting his…mehr

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Why are you ashamed of what somebody else did to you? Childhood sexual abuse leaves invisible marks that carry into adulthood and stop you from doing, dreaming, and achieving. The root of shame keeps you feeling undervalued, even in your own eyes. You lose years living in safe mediocrity instead of purposeful intention. This is not God's plan for you. Author Andrea S. Jones understands this all too well. Her authentic sharing of some hard truths will walk you through the steps a predator takes in grooming his victim. You will see how he becomes a loved member of the family while targeting his prey. You do not have to continue living with the shame of your past, but before you can become shameless, you must embrace the broken. As you journey with Andrea through some of her shattered places, you may just identify some of your own. If you have the courage to take the trip, you will discover: ¿ How a predator manipulates his prey ¿ Reasons why a victim remains silent ¿ How skills, courage, and strength develop from difficulty Now is the time for you to begin Shattering Shame.
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At nineteen years of age, Andrea courageously testified against her stepfather, alleging sexual abuse. He left the country before his arraignment. Thirty-nine years later, she finally got justice. When he returned to the United States, the statute of limitations had expired on her case. However, a neighbor she grew up with had an open case against him. Once again, Andrea testified, and her stepfather was finally convicted. She sat in the courtroom as he was charged, arrested, and taken to prison.Andrea is passionate about advocating for those who have suffered from child sexual abuse and domestic violence. She has shared her testimony of overcoming the shame and feelings of worthlessness that sexual abuse imparts both locally and Internationally. She has a heart to help those suffering from the effects of child abuse. By vulnerably sharing her personal story, she models the way, identifying life events that have narrated a false identity. By embracing the broken places, we can replace the lies with truths and live the rich, full life that God intends for us to have.In her debut book, I Am Not Your Prey, she exposes the grooming process and shows the coping skills developed by a child dealing with sexual abuse. The study guide included in the book will assist readers by providing thought-provoking questions based on the book's content. Her second book in the Shattering Shame Series, The Prey Takes Flight, will show how her shame and fear manifested their way into her teen and young adult years and the consequences of decisions she makes when she fails to understand her worth.Andrea lives in San Diego with her husband Andy and teenage son Aidan. She is part of the local Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians. Currently, she is collaborating with another local author to create an educational presentation for local schools to bring awareness of the grooming process and assists in finding credible resources for victims of child abuse.