Cherie Faus Smith

The Cycle Ended Cherie Faus Smith

At 16, Cherie experienced domestic abuse for the first time at the hands of her boyfriend. In the beginning of their relationship, he was a complete gentleman trying to win her heart. She fell for him but his jealousy turned to possessiveness and Cherie was eventually able to break free. In her memoir, Cherie shares her heartbreaking stories of dating and marrying men who were unhealthy and abusive. They took advantage of her kindness and in turn made her fear them. The verbal, emotional, and physical abuse took a toll on her but she is a fighter and didn't give up. The highs and lows that she describes in the book will take you on an emotional roller coaster. But in the end, she finds her one true love.