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    When Silence is Misunderstood
    When Silence is Misunderstood
    When Silence is Misunderstood
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    When Silence is Misunderstood

    By Crystal Brooks

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    Forgiveness is for the one who gives it.


    "When Silence is Misunderstood" is the gripping true-life account of Crystal Brooks, daughter of the first black female officer on Capitol Hill...and a grocery store forklift operator who battled a debilitating dr

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPen Legacy Publishing
    Release dateJul 21, 2022
    ISBN9798985991673
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      When Silence is Misunderstood - Crystal Brooks

      When Silence is Misunderstood

      Finding a Lifestyle of Abundance After Abuse

      Crystal Brooks

      When Silence is Misunderstood by Crystal Brooks© 2022

      ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this book may be reproduced in any written, electronic, recording, or photocopying without written permission of the publisher or author. Any attempts to amend, sell, distribute, paraphrase, or quote the contents of this book, without the consent of the author or copyright owner can and will result in legal action.

      Cover Design by: Christian Cuan

      Edited by: Abagail Summer

      Formatted by: Carla M. Dean, U Can Mark My Word

      Library of Congress Cataloging – in- Publication Data has been applied for.

      ISBN: 979-8985991-6-66

      PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

      First Edition

      Dedication

      This book is dedicated to my mother, Arva Johnson, and my grandmothers, Mary Worley and Edith Johnson. Mom, thank you for your continued prayers and gentle reminders to keep God first through it all. To my heavenly grandmothers, thank you for demonstrating what resilience looks like even in the face of adversity and unspoken words. I will forever be grateful for you three amazing women paving the way for me to find my own voice.

      Acknowledgments

      Thank you to the love of my life, Vaughn. You are the peace and safe space God knew I needed. I am grateful for your continuous love, support, and encouragement. You remind me of who I am in moments of doubt. Thank you for your genuineness and dedication to US.  I love you always!

      To my children, Mikayla, Aniya, and Chace, you have filled my heart with so much joy in every way possible. I love each of you for your individuality. Thank you for rocking with me throughout this new journey and understanding the legacy I am building for us. I pray that through my example you never lose your voice and always put yourself first. Continue to let your light shine bright. I am excited to see the impact you will have on the world!

      Table of Content

      Prelude

      Never a Dull Moment

      When You Lie to Yourself

      Why I Settled

      There’s a Stranger in My House

      He Was Abusive, But Don’t Take My Daddy

      My Voice Matters

      Enough Is Enough

      From Abuse to Abundance: Break the Chains

      About the Author

      When Silence is Misunderstood

      Finding a Lifestyle of Abundance After Abuse

      Prelude

      Sometimes in life, we experience things intended to set us on a path of destruction or just straight failure. Other times, we have encounters that set us up for major success. But does anybody ever tell us how to plan or prepare for either?

      Now I know many of you may look at my life and think, Boy, she has it all figured out and is well put together. Well, allow me first to say looks are deceiving. I have been through, around, and under something that once had a hold on me, all while trying to figure it out with a smile. Based on the title of this book, I’m sure you can tell I am a woman who found my voice, but I have been silent and living in shame for many years.

      Before we move on, ask yourself, Do I use my voice to save my life or to protect others? If you answered to save your life, then write down and bring to life what you are saving yourself from. Be honest. Your abundance is waiting.

      (PAUSE)

      Now that you have released the names or situations keeping you silent, how do you feel? I know releasing the pain is hard. Sometimes, giving a voice to the trauma makes life hard, but you are not alone. Throughout this book, I share my journey, my victory, and my success on how I have been able to find a lifestyle of abundance after abuse. It is my hope you will achieve the same.

      Never a Dull Moment

      Have you ever had a moment when you questioned God by asking, Why am I going through all of this, God? What’s the purpose? Or maybe you wondered, God, why am I faking for these people who don’t even like me? The Bible tells us in Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Still, something within us wants to know.

      For example, I want to know why we get quiet when we face trauma. We know speaking out, seeking help, or finding peace will help us through the healing and/or recovering process. However, we choose silence. Now I know you’re probably saying to yourself, Crystal, we are not doing all of that. Plus, who do you turn to when the people tasked with protecting you are not a safe space? I totally understand because I lived in that space, as well, and I’m here to share with you my how and why I overcame and lived according to my purpose. Just know the journey isn’t easy, and it most certainly is not for the faint at heart.

      The Night My Life Changed

      Born in Washington DC in 1983, I was my parents’ surprise baby. For eleven years, my parents tried to conceive, but nothing happened. Until one day, I came forth. Can you imagine? I’m sure they were living their best life, and here comes this little girl. However, I was the unexpected doll baby my mother always dreamed of having. From when I was born until the age of five,

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