num_pages: 310
description: Growing up they didnt believe they had a future. Together they are building forever. Alexis Black persevered through her mothers death and her fathers imprisonment. And after escaping a long and abusive relationship the college junior promised her foster parents not to date for at least a year. But when she meets an incoming freshman on the first day of their scholarship program she feels the world melt away as though it were only the two of them in the room. Justin Black lived in abandoned houses before going through the child welfare system. But when he grabs the chance for better opportunities by pursuing higher education he cant help but be drawn to a beautiful third-year student. Recognizing a fellow survivor he cherishes the ease of their deep conversations and her wonderful moments of raw vulnerability that makes him fall hard. In a stark and wholehearted true story that shares how two individuals on separate paths found each other Alexis and Justin merge their course into one full of hope and purpose. And hand-in-hand they learn to communicate effectively and avoid patterns of trauma to intentionally break the cycle of unhealthy behaviors. Written in an engaging novelistic style the authors put forward a thoughtful exchange of ideas and personal experiences illustrating how anybody no matter their backgrounds can have a life of self-empowerment and joy. Broken down into four sections that cover crucial topics such as Worthiness and Mental Health this compelling narrative will help any who are learning to love themselves and want to end the line of toxic relationships. Redefining Normal: How Two Foster Kids Beat The Odds and Discovering Healing Happiness and Love is a page-turning memoir that will open your eyes to possibilities and dreams. If you like honest tales of triumph refreshing transparency and resilient faith in God then youll adore Justin Black and Alexis Blacks inspirational autobiography. This story contains mentions of domestic violence trauma sexual assault and other difficult issues faced on the road to healing.
language: English
title: Redefining Normal
publisher: Global Perspectives Publishing