Making Lemonade

16x24 Pastel on Green Paper

Artist's Note: A common focus on the cycle of abuse is the child witnessing violence and then becoming an abuser, which does not always happen. Children want to be loved and as adults they still want to be loved, but growing up in pain without self-esteem and good examples of healthy relationships, it’s easy to attract unhealthy people. In the case of this survivor, learning to deal with the past through writing is a wonderful way to heal. Through her spiritual awakening, she helped heal her parents, which is not surprising with her warm and giving heart. Now she takes her experience to help others going through divorce and abusive relationships with her book at http://lemonadeforthedivorcedsoul.com.