The Core of Survival: Volume I

10 short stories of Women who have been through hell and back and survived. Some addiction, some homelessness, some suicide attempts, some fighting the government, and some illnesses, but they all fought through with resiliency and share their stories to inspire you to keep going and never give up. THey share to turn your mess into your message and know that you matter.

In this edition, you will meet Holly, Annette, Mary, Amanda, Mel, Gayle, Sam, Lisa, and CJ

From housewife to a drug addict, holly tells the tale of how easy it is to make everyone think you are okay.
Annette spent 17 years in the military smiling through the pain to only be left with a decision and a gun in her hand.
Mary was molested as a child and had to go through hell to get her life back.
Amanda turned to prostitution to feed her drug habit.
Mel found herself wanting love in the wrong places and all of her children taken from her.
Gayle was abused as a child, found comfort in Barry Manilow's music, and fought to keep her sanity.
Sam's mom fled with them to California only to raise them homeless.
Lisa lived the life of a wanderer and continues to thrive by being her own boss.
CJ found that accepting herself was better than letting other people tell her what reality was.

All these women fought back from the very thing that was supposed to take them down and are here to share their experiences in hopes that their story may help you get through another day. You matter, never forget that.

Author: Cj Ives Lopez

Publisher: Independently Published

Publication Date: Mar 03, 2022

Number of Pages: 136 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: NA

ISBN-13: 9798426234888