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4/18/2016

“If you don’t ask, you don’t receive Let the universe work it out!”

This was a comment made by a girlfriend when I was talking about my Kickstarter campaign and how much I disliked requesting publicly for financial support.My body reacts negatively when I think about asking anyone in person as my throat tightens, my tongue ties and I get knots in my stomach although I know it’s necessary to succeed in life, the introvert always appears. Through this positive modality I’m able to use my passion for writing and editing to make my request without all of the physical displeasure and she was right, if you don’t ask, you don’t receive, and I'm letting the universe work it out

I’ve always been an independent woman who was a solitary parent for eighteen years working up to three jobs in order to successfully support my sons and it’s hard for me to ask for assistance yet here we are, and I’m asking. This goal is attainable but I can’t do it alone and I need your help in whatever capacity that is!

I’m so grateful for the support and encouragement that I’ve received so far and I hope for that positive incline to continue! I currently have eight days to fulfill my goal of $7500.00 to complete the publication, production and promotion of my memoir. My manuscript is in its final edit and I am on course with publication and confident that all reward commitments will be met on time.
I realize that the economy is in the toilet right now and some may scoff at my request for financial assistance but the world is a vast and generous place and I have faith. The dual powers of intention and the internet are all that I have available to fulfill my goal and I am blessed enough to be able to use them.

I learned about crowd funding from an acquaintance who’d used it successfully and she suggested that I give it a whirl. I’m more of a planner than whirler but I threw caution to the wind and hope in my heart as I filled out the required fields and this is what I created. The campaign is sixty days and is an “all or nothing deal.” If I don’t reach my goal, nothing happens and we all go along on our merry way and I search other avenues to complete my dream.

Each and all donations receive a new level of REWARDS that are gifted back as a personal thank you from me to you. $10.00 Pre orders an E-BOOK copy of the second edition so that you can read your investment on your tablet or phone and the benefits only get better. If you are unable to make a monetary donation to the publication and production and promotion of the second edition of my memoir then all I ask is that you share this blog into the right email boxes.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/622747439/herstory-victim-to-victorious

Let’s heal the hurt together, okay?
Proud, Blessed and Thankful
Deborah

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4/4/2016

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It's not in my nature to ask for help but here we are and I'm asking.

I have 21 days left remaining to reach my goal on kickstarter to assist with the publication and production of the second edition of HerStory- Victim to Victorious.

I know financial times are tough and understand if you are unable to assist but I kindly request that you share my post and let the universe take care of the rest. Thank you in advance
Deborah

I'm thrilled to share with you the forward for the second edition which will definitely have a new title. I'm keeping that juicy bit of information under wraps until publication so stay tuned.I've been working hard and am almost finished the second edit, ONE MORE TO GO!
I am SO proud of the work that's been put into this beautiful tribute to the survival of my life and how it's empowering and healing other women's lives as well.
I am overwhelmed and touched deeply by the words expressed by a woman whom I admire so much in this forward that she prepared for me.
Thank you Dr. Abbott for your contribution to my life and forward for my second edition
With Gratitude - Deborah
I met Deborah at a very stressful yet opportune time of my life. A job interview. Deborah was on the selection panel. I was familiar with some of the panel which made it worse; although I don’t recall meeting Deborah before. I needed to perform because I wanted the job. I recall the session vividly and I also remember a few panel members well. Deborah was one of them. As a student representative on the NorQuest College Board of Governors Deborah was confident and inquisitive. This is the woman I have known.
Now, imagine a little girl with a loving family; perhaps one that is a little idealistic but one that we all hope for. A mother who teaches her daughter that anything is possible, mentors her as she transitions through puberty and provides her with the ‘something old, something new, something blue’ on her wedding day. A father who loves his little girl and treasures her for her curiosity to learn, encourages her to challenge stereotypes and teaches his daughter about how young men should behave in the early dating scene and throughout a strong marriage. Where siblings squabble and grow to appreciate one another. A family who has the glue that keeps them balanced in times of instability because of their deep love for one another.
I wish this was Deborah’s story. It is not.
I encourage you to read on. But I have to say, reading Deborah’s words, the sentences and her story disturbed me. And this was not a momentary bother, the feeling lingers. I could not sleep, I was bothered by the tone at times and the chosen words. How could a father, a brother and a mother treat a child and young woman so poorly? How could they not see the initial innocence in her bright smile? Her need to be cared for and loved?
I have not experienced what Deborah has, and I hope I never do. Early on in my reading path I wondered about the possible distortion of memory but as I made my way through the story I concluded that this must be real, it must be true. Why else would Deborah put herself in a position of telling this story? Other than Deborah, I have not met anyone in this book. But I cannot help feel disdain for those who seemingly imparted such mistreatment on this young woman. No one should have to endure the emotional and physical abuse that Deborah writes about.
The upbringing of a child should be done with tender affection because the possibilities for the future are endless. Yes, there will be challenges along the way, but every human life must be nurtured and cherished. What is amazing about this story, is that regardless of Deborah’s horrific childhood and a lack of strong role models, Deborah has learned from her own journey. She has instilled love and care in her two children, a special brother and her husband. And although she talks of disdain for her father, somehow she came to understand him. She nurtures her mother who struggles to be the caregiver and instead the one who needs to be cared for. And somehow, I am not sure how, she talks of forgiveness of her brother.
Now knowing Deborah’s story, I think that she brought her life experiences to the classroom as she completed the Mental Health Rehabilitation Program at NorQuest College. Her story became the catalyst for her transformation. And her story epitomizes the NorQuest personality “challenge positive”. One thing that is clear in Her Story: Victim to Victorious is Deborah’s ability to capture hope. Hope that with every household move, that every friendship a young child and woman made, that every interaction with a seeming mature adult, would blossom a trusting relationship. And at an important crossroads of her life, Deborah found this in one person; herself. Confidence and blue skies.
Prepared by Dr. Jodi L. Abbott

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