The purpose of this book is to help you overcome past pain, abuse, neglect and ill-advised values and habits in order to become a better person with the ability to shape a brighter future for yourself and others. It is my hope, as I take you through the dark depths of my past, you'll discover the importance of dealing with your own. Through this book, it is my hope that you will learn how to have a relationship with yourself and God. Most importantly, you will learn how to love yourself just the way that He made you. For you are beautifully and wonderfully made. You are worthy of self-love, ex-actly the way you are. This not an easy task, but it's definitely worth the work. Remember, you are a precious and loved child of God.