Who Hurt Me
Breaking Free from the Pain of My Past
Some pain doesn’t fade with time. Some wounds stay buried—until they demand to be faced.
In Who Hurt Me, Tonya Lashelle Williams takes readers on a deeply personal and courageous journey through the relationships that shaped her life—and the pain that nearly defined it.
What began as a therapeutic assignment became something far more powerful: a series of raw, unfiltered letters to the people who hurt her most.
Her father.
Her mother.
Her partners.
Her losses.
And ultimately… herself.
Each chapter reveals the weight of betrayal, abandonment, grief, and heartbreak—but also the strength it takes to confront the truth and begin again.
This is not just a story about pain. It’s a story about release. About healing. About finding your voice when it has been silenced for too long.
If you’ve ever carried wounds you didn’t know how to let go of… If you’ve ever asked, “Why did this happen to me?” If you’re ready to face your past and reclaim your future—This book will meet you there.
Because healing doesn’t begin when the pain disappears… It begins when the truth is finally told.
AUTHOR BIO:
Tonya Lashelle Williams is a devoted Christian, prophetic intercessor, and founder of Shugababy Books LLC. She holds an associate degree in Early Childhood and Human Services and is passionate about helping others grow, heal, and discover truth through life’s experiences.
A creative at heart, Tonya has written jingles and explored acting through college productions and independent film. She carries a deep love for learning, meaningful connection, and sharing wisdom drawn from her personal journey.
Through her writing, Tonya offers honesty, faith, and encouragement to those seeking healing and restoration. She also enjoys good food, creative expression, and uplifting others through her story.
CATEGORIES:
- BIO026000 – Biography & Autobiography / Personal Memoirs
- REL012120 – Religion / Christian Living / Personal Growth
- SEL031000 – Self-Help / Abuse
KEYWORDS:
childhood trauma healing Christian; emotional healing from abuse memoir; Christian testimony abuse recovery; healing from toxic relationships women; forgiveness and healing from past pain; overcoming grief loss child Christian; inner healing journey Christian women
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ................................................................................................ 7
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 9
1: MY BIOLOGICAL FATHER ................................................................................ 11
2: MY STEPFATHER ................................................................................................ 15
3: MY MOTHER ......................................................................................................... 19
4: MY EX-HUSBAND ................................................................................................ 23
5: MY DAUGHTERS’ PASSING .............................................................................. 29
6: MY EX-BOYFRIEND ............................................................................................ 35
7: MY EX-FIANCÉ ...................................................................................................... 39
8: BLACK SWAN RELATIONSHIPS ..................................................................... 43
9: MYSELF ................................................................................................................... 45
10: MY OLD CRUSH ................................................................................................. 49
11: NEW CRUSH ........................................................................................................ 53
