by Katrina Benson

Turning Point. Charisma Butler had it all; cars, houses, money, and good looks. But all of that changed when she met Carl Heisontower; a rich, highly educated, and attractive man who sweeps her off her feet. Charisma falls in love with Carl and looks forward to a wonderful life together, forever. There was only one thing wrong. Behind Carl's smiles and romantic behavior lies an evil side. One that Charisma didn't know about in the beginning of their relationship. Once married, Carl releases his fury and rage through physical violence. Charisma finds herself in a life threatening relationship where she looses everything and everyone she loves. Follow Charisma through her journey of abuse, imprisonment, and torture. Find out how Charisma gets the courage to leave her abuser and find strength to move on. This story is intended to motivate those in abusive relationships, strengthened those coming out of abusive relationships, prevention from abusive relationships, and a pressure point for abusers. Content of this story can be violent and imitates real life domestic scenarios. Let Charisma's story find its way into your heart and become a reason for your 'Turning Point'.