Publisher's Synopsis
Trauma is a fact of life, but did you know that traumatic experiences can leave a "dwelling legacy" of effects that can continue for years after the events are over?
A leading voice on recovering from emotional trauma, toxic relationships, sexual and physical abuse, and suicidal ideation, Tonja Nunnally provides this insightful guide to help you take control of your life again so you can heal and move on.
The Evolution of a Victim Turned Victorious: A True Story of a Woman Surviving and overcoming Years of Abuse is the gripping account of one woman's struggle, in which her trust in everyone was shattered and her faith in God shaken. Author Tonja Nunnally was given away at a young age and that experience, along with years of trauma, led to a lack of trust, abandonment issues, and suicidal ideation. In the Evolution of a Victim Turned Victorious, Tonja's shares about the many traumas she endured along her journey toward self-discovery. Her story highlights the inner strength she found and plugged into to free herself from a life of mental bondage due to years of trauma and abuse.
Note from the Author: "I wouldn't want any woman to go through what I went through, which is why I wrote this book. I want you to know that you can break free mentally, emotionally, and spiritually so you can begin your healing journey toward living your best life!
Remember, you don't have to suffer in silence in an emotionally abusive relationship anymore. It's time for you to get out and reinvent your life, and this book will empower you to do just that."
This poignant personal narrative captures Tonja's history of verbal and sexual abuse, domestic violence, and tormenting fear. Refusing to allow her past to define her future, Nunnally found solace in writing, becoming a strong-minded and strong-willed woman who was determined to not allow anything or anyone stop her from accomplishing her goals. You can overcome too!
The perfect inspiration for survivors of trauma or abuse!
About the Author
Tonja Nunnally was born and raised in beautiful South Florida. She's the mother of three wonderful young adults and grandmother of two beautiful grandchildren. She is also the founder and CEO of Her She Women Empowerment, which was established in 2018 and serves women who've experienced trauma, providing a safe space to feel empowered, encouraged, and inspired.
Tonja arms women with the tools needed to find and use their voice to speak up against the abuse that has silenced them for far too long. As a survivor of abuse herself, she shares her personal story in her newly released book, The Evolution of a Victim Turned Victorious: A True Story of a Woman Surviving and Overcoming Years of Abuse. She wrote this book to help other women who suffer in silence to break through, like she did.
Although Tonja works as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service, she is also a professional model, actress, and empowerment speaker, as well as author. In 2014, at the 9th International Women's Day Gala held by International Women, she won The Women Is Power Award in recognition of her relentless efforts in touching and molding the lives of women. Tonja was also recognized in the 2021, K.I.S.H. Magazine Fall Issue as one of the top 28 marketplace influencers on the move.
Tonja gives all her credit to God who is first in her life. She is determined to live out her purpose and assist women to find and use their voice to speak up about their trauma.
