"That which does not kill us makes us stronger" - Friedrich Nietzsche
No more Hurt. No more Pain. No more Fear. No more Drama.
Petite Breaux tells her story.
One womans past of teenage abuse, rape, molestation, failed relationships, employment and domestic violence. How she remained strong through it all not only for herself but also for her three children. Her past has lead her to became the woman that she is today. Moving forward,not looking back.
Excerpt
The next day, we were to head back home in the evening. Well, about one hour into our return trip, I was driving, Christian was in the front passenger seat, and the kids were in the back. I had a head full of rollers, just driving, not worried about a thing.
WHAM! Right across the face, Christian hit me hard with his fist.
Startled, I quickly pulled the car off the road onto the shoulder in a neck-jerking motion. I threw the car in park and swung both legs from beneath the steering wheel to the side, and turned to face Christian.
I started kicking Christian as if I were riding a bicycle. I shouted, “Are you serious? Have you lost your damn mind? In my face, you’re going to hit me while I am driving? What you just did was enough for me to crash into another car, jeopardizing my children’s safety.”
Professional Reviews
A Story of overcoming!
"Slightly Bruised and a Little Broken" is the extremely honest story of one woman’s long journey of abuse. Although at times it seemed to jump around, I could feel the pain from Petite through every word on the pages. I read the book from start to finish over several hours...missing nothing, and I found tears running down my cheeks when I was finished. Her story was mesmerizing and at times, I wished I could have reached through the pages and given her a hug. This memoir is honest and open and Petite gets right to the point with each abusive incident. She tells her story in an impersonal and detailed way…almost detaching from the pain that she is really going through. You will, however, feel all of her pain as you read her memoir. The way Petite recalls small details and events, and the flashbacks and images from each abusive occurrence reveals how painful and lasting these injuries are for her. I was inspired by her resiliency and willingness to keep “moving on” after each abusive event in her life. I am happy that Petite was able to work through the abuse that shaped her life. Her openness, sincerity, and honesty are beyond inspiring and her story is worth reading
Coffee and conversation
I met the author a few years ago and we have had some fascinating conversations. But we have never gotten quite this deep. I bought the book at 6:30 and wrote the review at 9-ish.
It was like sitting in a dark bar drinking smooth liquor and just saying what comes to mind. This explains so much about you P. I am so glad you got it all out. You told quite a tale. I like you even more for the telling.
It just occurred to me. . . this story reminds me is Zorra Neil Hurston's "Their Eyes Were Watching God". I am ready to watch you grow as an author.
This book will inspire women.
This book will inspire women. It showed how we can go through something and come out undefeated. This book was a eye opener for me. I hope all women read this and be inspired by Petite Breaux.
A passionate and poignant memoir written by a woman whose life has been guided by the words: "I am here to learn how to love well." The book is a deep examination of relationships, family, motivation, and honoring of the Self.
Inside the Methadone Clinic. Addiction to heroin, methadone, and other opiates. Destruction. The primal addiction" of the child, power and control over your own life, the institutions and the characters, the love between a mother and son. This book i
