My Pain - Strength Is Not Optional

This book details how the various traumas of life fade in comparison to the triumph of self-care, healing and forgiveness of self. This captivating memoir recounts a young woman's journey through life. It is filled with stories of leaving home for the first time, maneuvering through the trauma of sexual assault, dealing with multiple miscarriages, infertility, infidelity and entering the taboo world of therapy. Mental awareness takes a front seat in this tale of victory and overcoming. While some ingredients of life may not be necessary, in the life of Chennetta Renae, strength is not optional. It is required. is from Paterson, NJ. She is the oldest of five and a mother of four beautiful children: three daughters (Destenee, Cassandra, and Savannah) and 1 son (Javonne Jr.) She has been happily married for 20 years to the love of her life, Javonne Scott. is an author and public speaker with a message of hope, overcoming and complete victory.