How do you find your way back when life has broken every part of you? Charisse Clay thought she had her future figured out. At eighteen, she was full of promise, laughter, and love, wrapped tightly in the warmth of her mother, RuthAnn. But when her mother suddenly passes away, everything Charisse believed in crumbles. Grief leaves her vulnerable. And the threat of becoming homeless leads her into the arms of her boyfriend Dale, a man she thought would love and protect her, until he turns into something else entirely. The love she once believed in shattered exposing an abusive and toxic relationship.Her life was his twisted game of Russian Roulette she never knew when his disastrous behavior would strike.But just when she feels most alone, a lifeline appears in an unexpected place: a women's group at The Church of Christ. There, surrounded by strangers who become sisters, a sacred circle, Charisse begins the slow, painful work of healing, rediscovering her voice, her worth, and her power. Purple Tears: Every Woman Has a Story Book 1: Charisse's Story is a raw, emotional journey through love, loss, survival, and the quiet strength it takes to start again. Through Charisse's eyes, we witness not just the weight of trauma, but the beauty of transformation. Although these women come from different walks of life, they realize that they share one commonality, Every Woman Has a Story. This is more than one woman's story, it's a reflection of what so many women live through in silence. A reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is still light. Still hope. And still a chance to rise. If you've ever loved too hard, trusted too fast, or fought to rebuild yourself after being torn apart, this story is for you.