"THE FIGHT OF MY LIFE: Memoirs of a Child Abuse Victim"-CONCLUSION

Welcome back! Thank you for continuing to read! Join me on this journey while I go behind the scenes with Sequoya Willis! You will be elated you did! Please enjoy part two of the interview:

When writing, were you ever concerned about what people would think when you mentioned hating your mother?

Not at all. This is what I felt at the time. I hated my father for what he did and I hated my mother for allowing it to happen. However, when I felt that hatred for my mother, it was only briefly. I was too over-protective of her and my sisters to really feel a strong hatred for her. I think pity over-rode the hatred. I felt extremely sorry for her, but felt like it was my job to somehow get her strong enough to get us out of there. She was our only ticket out. I just wanted her to wake up.

What are your family’s feelings toward your book?

I have had many different reactions. Family members from my mother’s side, that I haven’t seen or heard from in a very long time have resurfaced since the book has been published. They have explained why they were not there and I totally believe them. My father pushed many people away for many reasons. I feel he pushed my mother’s people away because he did not want her to have any support. Since those family members have retouched base with me, they have been extremely supportive and even purchased several books. One of my cousins that I haven’t seen since I was two or three will be helping me with a project for my website. He even told me his memories of how smelly and dirty we were and then he never saw us again.

My father’s side of the family has not really had much to say. I do not think many of them know about the book, yet. I have mentioned it to a few of them and they have purchased the book. Some who have read the book said that they did not know all of this stuff happened and had to put the book down a few times because it was very emotional for them. Others could not believe my memory of these events. Overall, I have had a plethora of support.

Where are your mother and father today?

I know my mother still resides in New York and as far as I know so does my father.

Do you have any children?

Yes, I have three beautiful children. One son and two daughters.

What is your relationship like with your children?

I have a wonderful relationship with my children. They all look up to me and I am extremely proud of who they are. I love them very very very much. They talk to me about many things and I try my best to keep it as real and honest as possible with them. My children are my best friends and number one supporters.

Would you share with your children what you had to endure as a child? If so, why?

Yes, on different levels though. You can’t tell the four year old things the same way you tell the 10 and 12 year old. However, I tell them about my life and answer all questions they have for me. I want to be honest with them. They need to know who their mother is and where she came from. I want them to realize that there is no struggle or obstacle too large to overcome.

Should we [readers] expect to hear more from you? (More memoirs, books, and motivational speaking?)

Yes, you will definitely hear more from me. I am in the process of writing the second part to the book. My readers are not playing (laughing). They want more and they want more now. The next memoir is called THE FIGHT CONTINUES: Sagas of a Foster Child. I am working on starting a publishing company and co-authoring on other books. Many people tell me that they would like me to write their stories for them. I am also a motivational speaker and I speak at various events and organize community events, too. This will not be the last you hear from Sequoya Willis.

As a reader, I would like to say, thanks for sharing and being brave enough to do so. You will touch many and I wish you the best of luck and success! I can’t wait to hear more from you!
As a woman, I’d like to say CONGRATULATIONS! Your toughest trial is over, you lived to be ABLE to share and help, and you DID! CONGRATULATIONS!

[Sequoya] "Thank you and I appreciate you taking the time to conduct this interview. You are an awesome woman!"

This concludes our interview about new memoir, "THE FIGHT OF MY LIFE: Memoirs of a Child Abuse Victim" and Sequoya Willis. I thoroughly enjoyed this opportunity and I hope you feel the same joy in your heart as Sequoya and I about her success as an achiever and author!

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