Survival Through Silence

Dana Guillory’s “Survival Through Silence” is a book based on her personal life experiences to provide a support system to warriors. This book aims to encourage struggling men and women who feel silenced and isolated from the world so that they know that they are not alone. By sharing her own struggles and stories of how she dealt with the stereotypical thinking of society, readers can find someone to relate to. They can recall their journey, what really happened, how they reacted, what they used as a coping method, and finally, where they are now. Moreover, people can gain insight and hope in maneuvering through their harsh life to survive.

Through the eyes of Dana Guillory, you will be immersed in the life of a person that has struggled for and won their life back from something that aimed to take it away.

This book is our call to action. Buy your copy now and start your journey today!

A glimpse of the chapters included in this book

Survival Through Silence

Introduction

Life is a series of events. It is a perfect contrast, full of ups and downs. One minute, life will lift you up and let…

Chapter 1

Parents

My father, Bruce Senior, served in the military. My mother, Ursula, was a European (German) immigrant that arrived in the United States in 1957, shortly…

Chapter 2

Neighbors

We moved to a new house not too long after the incident when mom left the bar without me, and I had to go home…

Chapter 3

Forever Home

Where I lived, there were four seasons. Springtime was my favorite. Sometimes there were rain showers with the sun shining full blast. I loved it…

Chapter 4

A New Family

As time went on, I got used to my new house. I got used to living with a new family – away from the people I..

Chapter 5

William

Lilith started a new job where she worked different times of day and night. It was in the medical field, but I do not know…

Chapter 6

Nightmares

Over time, it became difficult for me to sleep. I would dread going to sleep. I think I feared what might happen when I was…

Chapter 7

Home Sweet Home

Almost as quickly as I had landed into trouble, the night before, I managed to get out of it too. Suddenly, I was not on…

Chapter 8

Barbie and Ken

In fourth grade, I had a teacher named Mrs. Woodson. We would have spelling contests on Fridays, and if we paid for it, we could…

Chapter 9

A Shift in Mindset

Growing up, I often felt like I was cursed. There are so many things about my past that helped satisfy this thought.  I was convinced…

Chapter 10

Almost a Family

William’s family was pretty cool to be around as well. Lilith’s family was all girls, while William’s mainly was boys. His parents’ names were…

Chapter 11

Modern Day Cinderella?

I was about 12 or 13 years old when my friend Tammy disappeared. It was as if she had vanished into thin air. There was…

Chapter 12

Freakshow

In the new house, I had more space. No matter how much space I had, and distance I created, it never seemed enough. At a…

Chapter 13

A Change

One of my cousins had known my biological brothers. I think he went to school with either Clark or Leon.  He reminded me of them…

Chapter 14

Breaking the Locks

Too much sudden change has a way of undoing itself. After moving into the new apartment, Lilith and I had altered our lives a little…

Chapter 15

Recruited

After that ‘incident,’ I was moved from the public city high school to a more rural one. It was a much smaller school. When I…

Chapter 16

Resentment

After I graduated, I had a little over a month until I left for basic training. Initially, after graduation, it felt like a weekend. I…

Chapter 17

Rebuilding the Family That Once Was

While I stayed with Clark and his family, life was great! We went to the lake and a wilderness park and had family gatherings. I…

Chapter 18

The Harsh Realities of Life

Not every minute of every day of my life was a tragedy. There were good times, good lessons that I learned, and positive memories that…

Chapter 19

Be Your Own Hero

The road to healing and overcoming your past trauma is never easy. The void within you, filled with nothing but hardships, pain, and suffering, is…

WHY READ IT?

Survival Through Silence

We get confused and indecisive about who we are as a person. We often feel like we are cursed and we are good for nothing. We start questioning our worth and convince ourselves that we are ordinary and nobody needs us. People coerce us into believing that our past mistakes, experiences, and actions directly determine our future, causing us to stop trying to build the life we truly deserve. We start blaming ourselves for the failed relationships and all the things that go wrong in our lives. I hope that in these pages, you will find strength and a deeper understanding of what you are capable of doing and who you are truly capable of becoming. There is immense power that potential carries with it once an individual learns to believe in it.

Choose Your Preference

EbookPaperback