Overcome the Pain God has a good plan for every woman—plans to prosper. When we make him our priority and cry out to him, He listens. God made us unique because of His purpose in mind for us. Many women around the world are struggling to discover their true identity, especially those who have suffered the soul-deforming impact of abuse. Equally, men are uncertain about a woman’s role and function, resulting in offering inadequate support to women struggling with questions of identity. Discover how to overcome painful obstacles to live according to God’s plan. You can become all you were created to be as a unique woman of purpose made in His image. Experience rivers of refreshing in every moment of life—whether you are in the deep valley of trials or on the mountaintop of victory. May God bless you in your relationship with him and with those He has placed in your life to fulfill His purpose. Let Battered but Not Shattered help you to have a deeper walk with the Lord!

This book is about a little girl whose life has been strewn between the rocks and gravel that accumulated over a life time. It was the possibilities that kept her going. She grew up a loner even though she had a big family. She grew up in a Christian home and believed in God that no matter how inexplicable or unbelievable things can be, miracles are real and can occur without regards to the nature of things. Everyone she trusted would let her down and hurt her. She was between a rock and a hard place; she felt lonely, unwanted, and confused, as if she was in a dark room with no exit. Eventually, she met and fell in love with a handsome young man, the love of her lifeor so she thought. She was relieved, with more confidence; life was good, and it seems like there was a bright light at the end of the tunnel. For a moment, everything was going well, until dilemma stroke. The secrets she had to keep almost took her life because she could not share it. She had to put up with a lot of discomfort and even misery in her life that had been inflected by people she trusted, but somehow she felt she was to be blamed. She always knew in her heart and mind that God promised never to leave or forsake her.

A true story and compilation of situations that left one woman scarred and overwhelmed, yet empowered to create an organization that promotes women as Battered but not Broken; the Confessions of a Battered Beautie, told by Andon Elsa are used as a declaration of self-worth and as relief from the isolation and heartache endured through suffering.With the introduction of a Beautie as a woman whose beauty is not measured merely by attractiveness, but rather by an increased amount of confidence, love, and faith, this empowering book focuses on life moving forward in a favorable direction with a faith based twist. There is not only the unprecedented Andon process offered, which is refreshing to females feeling attacked, criticized, or overwhelmed, but also, an organization established that provides a tailored experience for women seeking fulfilment that hasn't been found in men, children, work, or friends. After molestation, physical abuse, a teenage pregnancy, and chapter titles such as "Big Booty and a Smile" or "Making Love," it is easy to get addicted to the drama in Elsa's life as she reveals her truth about being a Battered Beautie and the effects on her relationships, respect, and religion. Married for nearly a decade, her unforgettable journey is impressive as it defies stereotypes, and her composure gives inspiration in a brutal but brief way, while acknowledging that even Jesus was a victim and battered. A Chicago native, Elsa Black now lives in the Western Hills of Cincinnati and works night shifts in Human Resources as a way to utilize open dialogue and honest communication for the purpose of empowerment through life skills, time management, and finances. Andon Elsa founded Battered Beauties, Inc. in 2013 utilizing nearly ten years of health care and customer service experience. Elsa enjoys writing, boating, swimming, and traveling. Her favorite scripture is, Psalms 118:11, because it signifies the importance of empowerment, scripture, and faith.

This book is about a little girl whose life has been strewn between the rocks and gravel that accumulated over a life time. It was the possibilities that kept her going. She grew up a loner even though she had a big family. She grew up in a Christian home and believed in God that no matter how inexplicable or unbelievable things can be, miracles are real and can occur without regards to the nature of things. Everyone she trusted would let her down and hurt her. She was between a rock and a hard place; she felt lonely, unwanted, and confused, as if she was in a dark room with no exit. Eventually, she met and fell in love with a handsome young man, the love of her life--or so she thought. She was relieved, with more confidence; life was good, and it seems like there was a bright light at the end of the tunnel. For a moment, everything was going well, until dilemma stroke. The secrets she had to keep almost took her life because she could not share it. She had to put up with a lot of discomfort and even misery in her life that had been inflected by people she trusted, but somehow she felt she was to be blamed. She always knew in her heart and mind that God promised never to leave or forsake her.

Overcome the Pain God has a good plan for every woman-plans to prosper. When we make him our priority and cry out to him, He listens. God made us unique because of His purpose in mind for us. Many women around the world are struggling to discover their true identity, especially those who have suffered the soul-deforming impact of abuse. Equally, men are uncertain about a woman's role and function, resulting in offering inadequate support to women struggling with questions of identity. Discover how to overcome painful obstacles to live according to God's plan. You can become all you were created to be as a unique woman of purpose made in His image. Experience rivers of refreshing in every moment of life-whether you are in the deep valley of trials or on the mountaintop of victory. May God bless you in your relationship with him and with those He has placed in your life to fulfill His purpose. Let Battered but Not Shattered help you to have a deeper walk with the Lord!

Though my forte is the creative world, I used to dabble now and then as a conscious concerned critic reacting to the current events by calling a spade a spade and providing necessary inputs for progress. Whilst expressing my profound gratitude and sense of appreciation wherever it’s due, I failed not to condemn the words and deeds of the high and mighty with equal gravity. In the pious endeavour, piercing through the life and death lines of constricting ‘Chakravyuh’ and expanding ‘Gyre’… I could perceive what is intended but not said and not only denoted but also connoted! I deemed it as my bounden duty to make my fellow citizens aware of the good and bad that happen around us for further constructive action. The result is a plethora of write-ups on eclectic areas including some of my personal tragedies that have universal values… The melange of nostalgic thoughts of my odyssey are compiled as ‘Beyond the Lines’ for the perusal of the readers.

Nobody can fight for you like you can. It's time to learn what power lies within you to overcome the devices of the enemy. No more being timid. Open the book and start fighting for you.