Your experiences don't have to define who you are, or who you will become, even when they include kidnapping, rape, and violence. Janice Pettigrew shares her intimate story of abuse, pain, anger and low self-worth with candor. Her journey from victim to a life of confidence and empowerment is a story about the power of forgiveness; not only of abusers, but of self. She inspires readers of Journey to a Fresh Start, "Releasing the Junk...Revealing the Jewels" to take a chance on themselves and move forward from the 'Junk' of the past into the 'Jewels' in life that are waiting to be uncovered. Janice doesn't suggest that the journey into a Fresh Start will be easy, or even fun, but she encourages her readers to see that there is light at the end of every trial and tribulation and that life really is worth living. Journey to a Fresh Start, "Releasing the Junk...Revealing the Jewels" is filled with practical advice and sage wisdom that can be incorporated into everyday life no matter the issues you may be facing. This honest, triumphant story will grab you, shake you and inspire you to not be defined by the events of your past but to take the lessons within to map out your personal journey to rediscovering your true self.