They Loved with a Closed Fist: When Love Hurts: A True Story of Family Abuse and Survival

A young mother of four is forced into the dark streets after discovering that the charming man she married was just another chapter in a lifetime of abuse she'd already endured. Fearing for her own life, as well as that of her small children, she narrowly escapes as he relentlessly continues to pursue them from one city to another. They Loved with a Closed Fist: When Love Hurts is a memoir documenting the journey of Carmen Love. A woman who, despite many obstacles, broke free for the vicious cycle of domestic violence in her life. This memoir chronicles Love's earliest memories of witnessing things no child should ever have to witness. Though she was determined to escape her dysfunctional past, violence continued throughout her adult life. Despite all odds, it was through her resilient disposition and unwavering faith in God that Carmen triumphed, breaking the cycle of violence and finally setting herself free. WARNING: This book is based upon a true account of child abuse and domestic abuse. This content contains passages that some readers may find disturbing. In order to protect the dignity and privacy of others, some of the names in this book have been changed.Read more