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I have endured much trauma in my life, but I'm here to say that with a good attitude, things can really make a difference. I'm hoping that sharing my experiences will help you realize that you, too, can TURN YOUR MESS INTO A MESSAGE . . . There is always hope. Bent, Bruised, Abused, but Not Broken: The Susan Dealy Story is a candid account of the author's often tumultuous life, including her twenty years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces, where she suffered appalling sexual, emotional, and physical abuse, as well as being the victim of several online romance scams that diminished both her finances and her trust. Susan also shares some of her happier moments, such as taking a one-year program at Carver Bible College in Atlanta, Georgia at age forty-five, and a subsequent trip to Nigeria, fulfilling her lifelong dream to do missionary work in Africa. Bent, Bruised, Abused but Not Broken: The Susan Dealy Story also includes information and tips-from Susan and others who fell prey to internet dating deception-so that you can recognize these types of scams and protect yourself. This touching and tragic memoir-also told through poignant poetry-is also a story of inspiration, faith, courage, and hope, with a beautiful message that it is possible to turn your mess into a message.

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Susan Dealy served in the Canadian Armed Forces from 1976 to 1996. During these years, she experienced a great deal of abuse, resulting in post-traumatic stress disorder from military sexual trauma. After also being a victim of several online romance scams, Susan decided to write her autobiography to help others, who have gone through personal struggles, to find hope. She attended Carver Bible College in Atlanta, Georgia, studying missions, computers, and public speaking. Susan travelled to Nigeria for a mission trip, a blessing she is forever thankful for. Susan lives in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, where she is a full-time live-in caregiver.

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