My Pic for BlogWe Women of Many Shades and Hues: Daily Common Ground for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Incest and Rape is a book offering support for survivors who are women of color and from diverse cultural backgrounds. Shirley's book of daily readings cover a range of experiences, emotions and feelings that survivors of childhood sexual abuse, incest and rape grapple with in the aftermath of the deep violation of sexual abuse from their childhoods that weave heavily into their adult lives. From the perspective of a survivor and former counselor to sexual assault victims and survivors, she invites her readers to share in their communal healing challenges. Her book speaks to women who may be just beginning their healing — to women who have been walking their path for years committed to a journey for their personal healing. Shirley has over 20 years of counseling experience, is and has been an advocate for sexual assault victims and survivors for over 12 years. She continues to advocate for the rights of sexual assault survivors as well as offer classes in self-defense and writing for healing.