The book Bruised but not Broken is a story I took from the rape incidence of Tamar in 2 Samuel 13. And although the storyline revolves around the abuse and pain of rape, I hope you don't stop reading it because I know that you have experienced something that really hurt.
Maybe your best friend backstabbed, backbiten, defamed, and betrayed you. Maybe you have lost a loved one, or your boyfriend left you, or your spouse divorced you... I want you to know that pain is pain. When you are hurt, you are hurt. And this book addresses the agony of pain, hurt, and a broken heart.
Tamar was a beautiful princess who went through pain after being raped by her half brother. Yes, after being raped, she was deeply hurt; she cried and wailed, went to her brother's house, and remained desolate.
As a person, I have been through pain. So, I'm writing to you from a place of commonality between us. And because of this, I can relate to the groaning of your heart and the grimace on your face. I know why you eat your teeth before you stretch out of bed. I know how you feel about your condition.
You have to take a pill before you sleep. You have to take a pill before you eat; in fact, everything about your life is done with the aid of pills. You have visited a rehab, but the problem is still there. Right now, you are overwhelmed.
Listen, you don't cure a serious problem by using a temporary method. This is why this book offers a permanent solution to that problem.
I assure you that by the end, you will be able to conquer your fear and live in victory. By the end, you will be empowered to pick up where you left off. This is bruised but not broken. Stay on it. Open your heart. Accept the solution. Apply the principles and watch your life flourish.
