So You Could Stand:

About the Book

The book So You Could Stand: Stories of Domestic Violence contains three poems. The title poem, So You Could Stand, unravels a horrific tale of domestic violence as seen through the eyes of a wife after she manages to escape her cruel and domineering husband of many years, only to discover that he is now preying upon their devoted and unsuspecting daughter as she attempts to make a normal transition into adulthood. Two additional poems of abuse, The Stalker and The Drunkard, are also included in this revealing and riveting book.

About the Author

Rachel Bryant is a mother, educator, and writer who has witnessed the emotional and physical turmoil of domestic violence. She is fully aware of the long-term consequences of its traumatizing and toxic effects on the mind, body, and soul of victims young and old from all walks of life. She hopes this book will provide the insight and inspiration needed for those involved in abusive relationships to escape their persecutors not only to survive but, perhaps, even thrive in the absence of oppression.