








| When the peace of her family structure and her mental capacity were threatened, Chaya sought for answers. She began to realize that the “something” that was wrong with her was an unwanted, emotional inheritance. Nevertheless, she presses on, carrying those feelings into adulthood by hiding behind a facade of strength. Until...nightmares from her past haunt her sleep. Dreams of gunshots and abuse occur often. The painful memories she is having at night have a lot to do with the two most powerful women in her life. But why? Will those nightmares be able to answer her questions and lead her to a peaceful night's rest? |
| Liberated!!! What did you think? I was going to stay down? Not get up? And live in a defeated state? Or better yet, walk around with shackles on my feet, so that to others, no more can I relate? ...All of that is behind me now and my predestined mark is up ahead; The smile on my face and the swagger of my hips replaces the tears that I once shed.... |
| “Does she sing in the choir? Is she on the usher board? Or is it the hussy you work with? Tell me her name, you son of a...preacher man!” Charlene is the estranged wife of a minister who is re-learning the healing power of forgiveness. “My panties are priceless and they probably cost more than what you have on! But...my kids are hungry. So let’s make a deal. How much you got?” Denise is an adolescent rape victim turned single mother of five, and has been forced down life’s path of lust, lies, and deceit. “I love him and he loves me. He’s just having a hard time showing it. Or maybe I’m having a hard time seeing it… through this black eye.” Michelle, a battered newlywed, who because of her upbringing; makes poor choices in men. “I don’t know why you put up with it. I’m much too good for that! Besides, I own my home. My car is paid for. And I look good enough to be on the cover of a magazine. But…If I do it this one time; nobody will ever know.” Katrina, little miss- goody-two-shoes, has big secrets and because of those secrets, there is a lesson she has to learn. These four women lead totally different lives while unknowingly wearing the same mask. What will it take for them to remove that which has become so comfortable? |
