Beneath the Bruises

An extraordinary novel about one woman's courageous journey to discover her voice, strength, and dignity after drowning in an abusive marriage. After suffering years of emotional and physical abuse, Syreeta embarks on a search for the identity beyond wife and mother. Now divorced, she struggles to find out who she is and what she is capable of. With the help of her psychologist, Syreeta begins to expose the many scars that layer her soulhealing the guilt, hurt, and shame that have alienated her from friends and family for far too long. Syreeta discovers the many options life still offers, and must learn to heal herself, forgive those who beat her down, and move on to a fresh start in life. Beneath the Bruises is a riveting and empowering take of rediscovering one's dignity and exposes the devastating cycle of domestic abuse with a better understanding of its victims.

Dywane D. Birch, the author of two novels, has a master’s degree in psychology and is a clinically certified forensic counselor. He lives in New Jersey.