Targeted

Introduction to the Story: Secrets lurk in every family's quiet corners. Some are benign whispers of forgotten memories, old grudges left to gather dust. But in my family, the secrets were far more sinister. They destroyed lives, twisted love into something unrecognizable, and made a child question the very nature of trust.

This story is about betrayal by the people who were supposed to protect, love, and guide me. It is a story about how greed can corrupt even the most sacred bonds, turning family members into adversaries and children into mere commodities.

From a young age, I learned that money was more important than anything else in my family

. It was more important than love, honesty, and certainly more important than a child's well-being. My great-grandmother set the stage for this twisted legacy, a legacy that would pass down through generations, entangling everyone in its path.

As I grew older, I watched this greed consume my family, leaving a trail of broken relationships and shattered dreams. I, too, became a victim of this insatiable hunger for wealth and power, culminating in my incarceration. This fate seemed almost inevitable, given the environment I was raised in.

But prison was not the end of my story. It was, in many ways, just the beginning. There, I began to see the true extent of my family's betrayal and resolved to break free from the chains that had bound me for so long.

However, the hardest battle was yet to come-a battle not just for my own freedom but for the safety and well-being of my son. He became the ultimate pawn in this game, used by those who should have protected him, all in the name of greed. The pain of watching him suffer, the helplessness I felt as I fought to keep him safe, and the sheer corruption I encountered at every turn fueled my determination to expose the truth.

This book is not just a recounting of the horrors I've faced; it is a call to action. It reminds us that we must never remain silent in the face of injustice, especially from within our families. It acknowledges that sometimes, the greatest battles we fight are the ones against those we once called family.

"Targeted" is my story, but it is also the story of countless others who have been betrayed, manipulated, and targeted by those they loved. It is a story of survival, resilience, and unwavering belief that they can be healed no matter how deep the wounds are.