When I first left Maryland to put distance between myself and my family and ex-husband, I didn't know what I was going to do. I had just enough cash to get to California and find a not so great place in a not good at all neighborhood. I'd only been in California three days when I met a young lady at the grocery store who told me I'd make a good escort. I struggled trying to find a job that paid enough for me to pay all my bills without using the weight behind my family name. I caved in after two weeks and called the man who would be my "pimp" for three years. The service was reputable on the surface, but soon I realized that at some point, ALL of the ladies were expected to "entertain" the higher powered guests. I refused, was fired and then started my own service as an independent contractor. Two of the former service's clients followed me and I picked up two others through referrals. For eighteen months, my job was looking good, smiling beautifully, speaking well, etc. But I wanted to do something I could be proud of, something that would make my uncle rue the day he ever hurt me.
I better not give you the whole story right now, but suffice it to say that moving away from home and the comfort of all that money and status was difficult. In fact, there were days when I didn't know how to respond to being alone without being verbally assaulted all day long by my husband or uncle.
If you hadn't read my not-so-happy life story and very happy ending, you'd better get a copy of RAW REDEMPTION (as if there is any other kind). I told Lacresha she wouldn't sleep a darn bit until I got to share my story before the story. There's a lot more to Cheyenne Johansson than meets the eye. Hopefully when you are finished reading my books, you will know what I mean and will find courage inside yourselves to turn over a new leaf and give yourself permission to dream again. Good day, all!
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