From a Caterpillar to a Butterfly: The Transformation from Victim to Victorious

About the Book

This book is the prequel to “The Darkness & The Light”, also by Angel Power. These are the stories that go with the poetry. It is creatively broken down into metaphorical phases of a young woman’s transformation. Based on a true story, except for one fictitious scene that was written for therapeutic purposes, it begins with the end and ends with the beginning. Candid and raw, it exposes the dark reality of her tragic experiences and shares how she found the resilience to survive and transform. It will take you on a journey through overcoming exploitation, abuse, human trafficking, addictions, poverty, mental health challenges, the loss of a child, and more. It will explain stigma and the corruption of the social systems that claim to protect the most vulnerable. This will enlighten the reader to systemic injustices and the impacts on our vulnerable youth when protection is needed most. There is often prejudice toward high-risk youth and the challenges they face, especially those trying to cope with unmet needs. This book will bring validation to the reader from young adult to the guardians trying to protect them, as well as those who work in the field of trying to help them. It exposes some of the power imbalances and barriers that many women of all ages can face. In these confusing and scary times, exploitation continues to be on the rise and stigma still exists. It is hoped that this book will empower the victimized to find healthy coping mechanisms and natural ways of self-healing. For those who wish to protect them it may also provide some insights into never giving up the good fight that it takes in order to do so.

About the Author

Angel is an acclaimed Author and Motivational Speaker, as well as an Advocate, Activist, Artist, and Poet. She is also a Survivor Consultant, Peer Support Worker, Light Worker, self-healer and Mentor. She is an Advisor for poverty reduction strategies and the implementation of a major research study examining the impacts of human trafficking and youth homelessness and poverty. She released her first book, “The Darkness & The Light” in 2016 and has been featured in articles and dissertations and at schools, churches, reserves and more. She shares her story for prevention and validation and to expose darkness, shed light on survivor resilience and empowerment, and inspire change. Angel- Wjiika’qaku Pi’gun (Raven Feather) is mixed blood with Mi’kmaq, Acadian and Irish and Icelandic ancestral ties and is Lynx Clan on her mom’s side. She practices the old ways including certain Indigenous and Pagan practices and is passionate about reclaiming what has been stolen and stigmatized. She is eclectic in her Spirituality and honors diversity of belief systems. Along her healing journey, she has been led to and embraced plant medicines and the powers of Mother Nature, sound healing, solitude, ceremony and more. She has a diploma with Honours in Social Service Work, is a certified Practitioner and Instructor of Axiatonal Alignment Therapy and has completed Level One Reiki and will soon achieve her Master of Reiki. Angel asks Great Spirit to work through her to help her help others and goes to where she is called to be of service. Contact her to share feedback, invite her to speak at your event or book a consultation, sound healing session or more. Please reach out if you or someone you know are looking for resources. angelpowerhealing@gmail.com fb@angelwjikaqakupower IG@victoriousresilience