Tenika L. Porter

Damaged: when Home is No Longer a Safe Place.... Tenika L. Porter

After the death of her young son, Karen has learned to put on a tough skin when it comes to her other children. She makes sure that they are fed, clean, and safe. However, when her twelve-year-old daughter, Keisha, starts to rebel, Karen tries to be understanding but Keisha's behavior goes from bad to worse. Karen begins to lose patience with her daughter, and they begin to grow apart. But when relationships are tested, boundaries are crossed, and family secrets are revealed, Karen discovers that the home she thought was a safe haven for her children was only filled with damages...