Shattered, Kept, Redeemed: A young girl's expedition from an abandoned life to an abundant life - Paperback

by P. a. Cotchery (Author)

Shattered, Kept, Redeemed is a dramatic and honest account of my childhood in different residential treatment facilities. My mother was deemed unfit to raise her five children. Even though I experienced abandonment, extreme neglect it was revealed to me through faith that my trials were a necessary part of God's divine plan for my life. It's my earnest desire to share my life's story with the hopes that it will benefit others who have gone through or may have been in similar situations, such as years of separation from an unstable family unit or any other traumatic event that has altered their lives. They need to be informed that they do not have to always experience life on the downside. I want them to focus on having a positive view on things. They too must not be robbed of the hope that they can too can overcome what they've been through and learn to function and have a healthy life. This novel will hopefully offer inspiration to whoever reads this story.

Author Biography

P. A. Cotchery was born in Cleveland, Ohio. She now resides in Kentucky where she earned her Associate's degree at the University of Kentucky in 2007, her bachelor's degree at Eastern Kentucky University in 2009 and her Masters of Education at Lindsey Wilson School of Professional Counseling in 2011. P. A. is a single mother of three adult children and "Gigi" to five healthy grandchildren. She has spoken at many venues that assist single parents, young adults and youth. P. A.'s life has given us an important lesson. It has shown that various trials and tribulations give birth to strength and compassion for others. Wherever P. A. goes, she shows tenderness and love to others. She consistently shows people that while life may be hard, there is always hope that things will get better. She lets others know that everything can be restored and that they too can overcome. And with enough faith, love, strength, and perseverance, it truly will. After all, she would know, for she is living proof of this.