Ruth Temple Taul

Blond, Black, and Blue Ruth Temple Taul

Caitlyn and her children live in fear of the next attack. She's tried to play to role of dutiful wife to her abusive and violent husband, but one night, as she's hiding in terror in the closet, she realizes that she won't survive much longer. Something has to change-and quickly. She's heard all the excuses, and nothing changes. She has endured his abuse for years; despite repeated promises that each time is the last, she knows the truth. She is numb to the true horror of her life. Her children are too young to be so knowledgeable about the deception of life in an abusive household. When Caitlyn makes the decision to leave her husband behind, it is the most terrifying day of her new life. She fi nds refuge at the lake home of her loving Aunt Betty, but even there she's not truly safe. As Caitlyn tries to build a new, optimistic life far away from her dangerous past, she must now battle new demons. But with faith in the love of her family, trust in her own abilities, and hope that she truly deserves a more peaceful life, she is confi dent that she will escape the cycle of violence.