Unbeknownst to those closest to her, for years Charmaine sat in a prison of fear, guilt, and shame. The smile she wore masked the pain of her silent suffering until a pivotal moment in her life shook open the prison doors. 
 
Excerpt from "The Courage to Speak": 
 
"It has been said that experience is the best teacher, but I beg to differ. I believe the best teacher is one who has lived the experience and has acquired the wisdom to impart to others on how they can avoid the pitfalls altogether."