But, Why Did You Stay?

Download or read book But, Why Did You Stay? written by Mekisha Walker and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-07 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If it can happen to her, a capable trial attorney, it can happen to anyone. MekishaJane Walker's ground-breaking and thought-provoking memoir has the potential tochange the way domestic violence is viewed...Mekisha's incorporation of photos, video, audio, and court documents makes you feel as if you were actually there. William T. Harmon, Former Criminal Court Judge, 34 years Mekisha Jane Walker takes you through her journey; a strong-willed successfulattorney by day and a domestic violence victim by night...This compelling page-turner is a powerful read that ...will raise awareness for this dirty secret that somany strong-willed women living with are afraid to talk about. Jane Waters, Former domestic violence prosecutor and division chief withthe Harris County DA's Office, 28 yearsAs a former prosecutor and current criminal trial attorney, Mekisha Jane Walker isa strong, smart, and resourceful woman...she hid her shameful secret of domesticabuse...she now tells her compelling survival story, which...intimately shows howany woman can experience horrible abuse, and yet overcome it. Jennifer Varela, MSW, LCSW, Special Victim's Bureau, Harris CountyDA's Office, 25 years