Angela Morrison’s perfect world is shattered after she discovers that her hero is the boogeyman. One night, she walks down the stairs and finds her parents huddled at the bottom of the steps. Then, she watches in silence as her father punches her mother in the stomach so hard that she crumples to her knees in pain. The contempt in his eyes is like that of an angry beast devouring his prey, and his ferocious behavior traumatizes her. After that night, Angela’s love for her father and compassion for her mother challenges her loyalties, and years later, she must choose between them.
Eventually, Angela moves to Washington D.C. and becomes a psychologist specializing in Family-Marriage Therapy. She joins a private practice, which caters to the rich and powerful political clientele. Although, the practice has all the fringe benefits of a first-class establishment, she desires more intrigue. The ordinary aspect of her client’s issues and situations lacks the fascination she craves.
Therefore, when the opportunity to facilitate the Women’s Meeting at the church presents, she eagerly accepts the position. At the Women’s Meeting, Dr. Morrison meets four women, Anita Harrison, Candace Carter, Ernestine Johnson, and Toni Brown, whose complex life situations captivate her interest. She quickly discovers that each woman possesses similar characteristics of her mother, and is hurled back to her own harrowing past. As she guides the women through the pursuit of their truths, she must confront her own demons; demons buried in the memories of her alter ego.
Writing is my passion. I published my first novel, Graduate Detectives, in February 2006. My goal is to create unique plots that uplift, inspire, entertain, and provide a story that leaves the reader transformed and challenged to improve their own life situations. I hold a B.S. in Psychology, and Sociology with a minor in English, M.S in Education, and an M.A. in Law from Regent University in Virginia. I retired from the United States Army after 22 years of service and reside in Jackson Georgia. I am an avid reader of women literature and love writing it as well.
As a victim of "Military Sexual Trauma”, I know first-hands how the lingering effects of abuse can devastate one's ego. I want women to read this novel and obtain a sense of compassion and awareness for those afflicted by the hands of domestic abuse. I believe that we all have a responsibility to contribute our talent, skills, and our voices to ending this travesty. This societal demon will continue to raise its ugly head until we acknowledge it and refuse to allow it to thrive in our communities.
I wrote He Beat Past My Skin, Redemption of a Broken Spirit because domestic abuse is still one of the best-kept secrets in many homes across America. It batters the body, and conquers the mind and soul. The deafening screams echo the sound of fear, silenced only by the sound of defeat. The deep wounds penetrate beyond the skin’s surface, and the overwhelming pain antagonizes one’s spirit for the rest of their lives. It devastates families and communities and weakens the essence of our cultures. We are the only ones who can stop the continuation of this covert operation. I want women to feel a sense of obligation to protect their sisters, daughters, mothers, friends, and neighbors from the violent hand of pain. We owe it to each other to shout it aloud without fear of embarrassment, humiliation, or retaliation.
