Patricia Swinney

Beyond the Darkness There Is Light: A Memoir of Abuse and Survival (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

When I was 18 months old, I lived with my parents in an apartment beside the railroad tracks in Boston. While my father was at work and my mother passed out drunk on the sofa, two live prongs came loose from the connection socket in the wall, possibly because of vibration from the trains. Crawling along the floor in the living room, probably looking for something to eat, I closed my mouth around a plug as if it was a piece of chocolate.

What followed was a struggle with pain, disfigurement and reconstructive surgery, as well as a childhood of poverty, loneliness, and fear.

From the age of 6, I took on the responsibility of running the household and caring for and feeding my younger siblings, two of whom suffered from muscular dystrophy.

I went on to survive an abusive marriage, while doing everything in my power to protect my children.

In my thirties, my life took an unexpected turn for the better.

I hope my story inspires others to be strong and persevere.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Patricia Swinney
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Oktober 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781393349280
• Artikelnr.: 57959803

Autorenporträt

Even though parts of her life have been traumatic, Pat Swinney hopes her story can give others strength, inspiration and courage to push on through their own challenges and problems.

An avid cook, gardener and outdoor sports enthusiast who finds great tranquility by the ocean, Pat has always wanted to help others any way she can.

Pat's family is her life. She lives in Massachusetts with her beloved husband David and Cavadoodle pup Cargho.