This book is dedicated to women and men who have been abused by family members, and have carried the pain throughout most of their lives, because they couldn't tell anyone. It is also dedicated to those who have been broken, beaten, knocked down, and can't find a way to get back up again. It is dedicated to those who are saying, "I want to be free." Lastly, this book is dedicated to those who are now free to tell their stories, just as the author has done.