This is just a trial, and it's mine!

From the time she was a young girl, Gwendolyn E. Scott always thought of herself as an "ugly duck." Lacking nurturing and love, she struggled to endure the trauma of an increasingly abusive home-but that was just the beginning of the trials she would face in life.

Still, from each obstacle, betrayal, and personal drama, Gwen emerged stronger than before. Through failed relationships, poverty, and homelessness, she became an example of the human spirit's power to endure-overcoming even seemingly impossible odds.

For years, she's been sharing her life stories with others. But now, for the first time, Gwen reveals many aspects of her life she has previously tried to avoid. From the perils of a violent childhood to a fourteen-year relationship built on lies, this deeply personal memoir explores a host of difficult topics in a uniquely soulful and humorous way, culminating in a life-altering and desperately needed act of forgiveness.

Filled with thought-provoking moments, painful memories, and inspirational lessons, This Is Just a Trial, and It's Mine! proves there is nothing that can't be overcome-as long as you keep getting back up again.