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Beyond the shame : one mother's journey to healing in front of the bars /

By: Material type: TextText Ahava Chai, 2016Description: 163 pagesContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781772100471
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 364.74 MUR
Summary: In this real life story, Elaine, a youth justice worker, is forced to come to terms with her own perceived failures when two of her three children become involved with the justice system. She is compelled to travel back into her past to re-examine her personal battles in search of answers to questions that begin to haunt her, plunging her into deep depressive episodes and a minefield of self-doubt. Beyond the Shame focuses on this mother's emotionally-charged journey in front of the bars which leads her to discover hidden inner strength and a life's mission; bringing recognition to a growing issue that plagues far too many in our communities. As a result of her journey and mission to help others facing this difficult plight, she founded TWRS- Together We R Stronger, a community support group for families of children in conflict with the law. Her Motto: Live, Learn, Rise! Life your life the best you can. Learn from your experiences and Rise above your challenges to become a stronger better you.
List(s) this item appears in: Black History Month 2023- Recommended Reads
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Item type Current library Collection Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
300 - 399 Shelburne Public Library Shelves Non-Fiction 364.74 MUR Available 9500352676398
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In this real life story, Elaine, a youth justice worker, is forced to come to terms with her own perceived failures when two of her three children become involved with the justice system. She is compelled to travel back into her past to re-examine her personal battles in search of answers to questions that begin to haunt her, plunging her into deep depressive episodes and a minefield of self-doubt.

Beyond the Shame focuses on this mother's emotionally-charged journey in front of the bars which leads her to discover hidden inner strength and a life's mission; bringing recognition to a growing issue that plagues far too many in our communities.

As a result of her journey and mission to help others facing this difficult plight, she founded TWRS- Together We R Stronger, a community support group for families of children in conflict with the law.

Her Motto: Live, Learn, Rise! Life your life the best you can. Learn from your experiences and Rise above your challenges to become a stronger better you.

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