The first memory that Demarra has of trauma was when she was six years old, although trauma was present long before that with her absentee father and the violence she witnessed from her stepfather. By the time she was thirteen, Demarra experienced eight of the ten Adverse Childhood Experiences Scale trauma indicators which nearly obliterated her existence. The culmination was substance abuse, incarceration, homelessness, and more. Many people, including those positioned to support Demarra, had written her off as she worked to survive the tumultuous, nearly all-consuming pain that only trauma can serve up. Yet somehow she survived and learned to thrive–at least on the surface.

More than thirty years later from that first memory of trauma, being a successful therapist and entrepreneur, and entering into a life of wife and motherhood, Demarra realized that, she too, had deep healing to do. Although she was aware that her trauma was a driving force to become a therapist she felt that the pains of her past were no longer running the show. She couldn’t have been further from the truth.

This awakening caused Demarra to start again–leaving behind everything that was familiar to her, including a loving husband of fifteen years, and moving into uncharted territory in search of herself, and all that had been lost.

In Me Too, the author invites the reader to her life story with honesty and bravery. She openly shares the trauma experienced from a young age into adulthood and then, takes the reader's hand and guides them to an understanding of universal principles that not only applied to her journey, but emboldens the reader to consider the impact to their own lives. I'm grateful to the author for sharing her story and I have implemented truths shared in the book in my own life that have lifted me up. Definitely worth the read!

- Leigh A Sayen

Demarra's story is truly insightful and inspiring. With courage and grace, she shares the depths of the trauma she endured and the tools she employed to forgive those who caused her harm. The liberation from this pain has empowered her to create an amazing and authentic life. "This book is a blueprint for anyone seeking a joyful and abundant life," making it a valuable read for those on a journey of personal growth and healing.

-Dr. Regena Fails Nelson, Early Childhood Professor, Western Michigan University

This powerful memoir was inspirational, educational, and aspirational for anyone who has gone through or knows someone who has gone through trauma. The author's compelling storytelling offers a unique perspective on the healing process as she weaves together her personal experiences, professional insights, and her own wisdom. She masterfully and openly shares her wounds as well as the intricate process of self-discovery and self-acceptance. It is an exceptional book and a must-read for individuals ready to do the challenging work towards healing, transformation, and finding their own joy!

​-Shelly Ryan, Chief Career and Training Officer, WHEN Enterprises Corp.

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