Dedication
"Endured" is based on true events and lived experiences. While the foundation of this story is real, certain names, timelines, and specific details have been adjusted for privacy and clarity. This book is not written to blame, accuse, or expose. It is written to reflect, it is a personal account of growth through hardship, identity and confusion. Some moments may feel heavy, some may feel familiar. That is intentional. The purpose of this book is not to glorify pain, but to acknowledge it, and to show that survival is not weakness. It is transformation. If you see yourself in these pages, know this. You are not alone. And your story still matters. - Darcy J. Sarratt
