ProtectHer

by Aynoit Ashor

The entire courtroom watched as I sat quietly in the witness chair. I was so nervous and couldn’t keep my legs from shaking. I looked over at my mom whose head was bowed like she was in prayer. Tears dropped from her cheeks into her lap. I thought of a statistic I “Sixty- three percent of juvenile males who are incarcerated for murder or homicide are there for killing their mother's abuser.” I slowly said to her, “Mom, it's not your fault. You did all you could do for me. I know you wanted better for me.” Her eyes were filled with tears, “All mothers want better for their children. I know you didn't have a lot growing up and you wanted me to have the best. But you’re not the only reason why my life changed. There’s a lot that shaped my life and my decisions.” I closed my eyes and took a deep breath as I began to tell the court room my story.

88 pages, Paperback

Published May 27, 2013

About the author

Aynoit Ashor is an author, empowerment speaker and advocate walking a path of enlightenment. Aynoit uses her personal pain as a mighty platform. She stepped out of the dismal shadows of oppression into the light of freedom towards a better life. A life in service bringing empowerment to others. As an advocate of awareness she hopes to bring healing to others.

Aynoit writes to bring awareness to the frightening realities of domestic and sexual abuse. Using profound inner strength and courage, she speaks to inspire and hopes to educate.