C.J. was from the streets and had never thought about falling in love with anyone until he met Skylar at the YMCA. Skylar caught his eye because she was well rounded, beautiful, and quiet natured. She was different. Although they shared a mutual attraction, there was so much more to their friendship that defined who they really were. Skylar and C.J. were inseparable from day one. The friendship was boundless and everlasting as they supported each other through thick and thin, lived like two peas in a pod, and weathered many storms together. C.J. complimented Skylar everyday on how gorgeous she was. "Skylar, you are beautiful and don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise." After suffering a horrible breakup with her high school sweetheart, Skylar had to make a life changing decision that left her drowning in a sea of anguish. This would be the start of her struggle with low self-esteem. Once again, C.J. threw her a lifeline and she realized that the one for her was right there with her all along.The rest was history, or shall I say HERSTORY? They shared in the joy of having a son with the hope of living happily ever after. With time, came change. The once encouraging, loving, best friend/boyfriend, who constantly doted on their son, began to act differently than the person she knew.Eventually, Skylar would learn that the dream they shared would become her waking nightmare. Go with Skylar on this Journey through her life dealing with being in a domestic violence relationship with someone she trusted to never hurt her, and the spiritual lesson she received after living in a hell for 13 years.