Tonya Flory

Sliding Into Home

Childhood Trauma and Foster Care Strengthens a Woman's Resolve to Heal and Empower

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Produktbeschreibung

How one woman found the true meaning of home after a childhood of rejection and abuse. At a very young age, Tonya is forced to find strength within herself to survive brutal childhood trauma while facing heart-shattering circumstances. Moving from one foster home to the next, she learns to navigate the terrain of a broken foster care system. She finds solace in playing sports, fueling her with resilience and compelling her to persevere. After aging out of foster care, Tonya is thrust into a world of challenges and confronted by shallow judgments and doubts. With unwavering tenacity, she fights against the odds to gain custody of her beloved daughter. Her struggles and difficult past inspire her to mentor youth through coaching softball and become a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), using her past experiences to help children through similar hardships. Tonya finds purpose, passion, and unconditional love. Her story inspires hope, encourages faith, and reveals the strength we all have within ourselves to break through barriers.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Tonya Flory
• Seitenzahl: 174
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Februar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 228g
• ISBN-13: 9798990043879
• Artikelnr.: 70024513

Autorenporträt

Tonya is a Portland State University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice. She holds certificates in criminal justice leadership, criminal behavior, and crime analysis. She runs a successful business as a realtor and marketing consultant-Satori Realty and Platinum Marketing. Tonya is a practicing CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocate) in Idaho's first judicial district court, and she mentors youth as a softball coach. She is driven and determined to help kids in and out of foster care who need encouragement and support.Tonya Flory spent her childhood enduring and escaping abuse while entangled in a broken system. Feeling alone and rejected, she struggled day by day to find hope. When Tonya took part in sports, she found peace and could begin healing from the trauma she experienced, ultimately giving her a reason to fight a little longer. Tonya learned to overcome adversity and never give up. Her tenacity and perseverance are invaluable qualities that have contributed to her success. Tonya enjoys spending time with her husband and three daughters.