Cruel Awakening is one woman's story of abuse, based on actual events set in Baltimore MD in the early 80's. It starts off as a love story between Angelo and Zikiyah, after the birth of their first child things take a turn for the worse. It gives a truthful look inside a real domestic situation. the physical abuse, substance abuse, infidelities, and a whole turmoil of mixed in drama. Promises to shed light on the domestic violence question of "Why do they stay?" or "Why do they leave?" a page turner, a jaw dropper with very intense love scenes, not for the faint of heart, ends in a very dramatic manner. It will make you laugh, make you cry, make you angry! Intended for mature audiences.