I Have Been Called to Survive:

Written by author, poet, and keynote speaker Lewis, Y. K, this guide blends raw, personal experience with step-by-step tools to help you recognize abuse, plan your escape, and reclaim your life. Born from the keynote speech I Have Been Called — a talk not yet given on stage but spoken countless times in the mirror — this work carries the voice of a survivor who has walked through domestic violence, emotional abuse, and financial control, and emerged with a mission: to restore hope through literature. Inside you’ll find: How to recognize covert abuse — including emotional, financial, spiritual, and psychological manipulation What is financial abuse? How it happens and how to protect yourself Safety planning checklists for leaving an abusive relationship How to document injuries and events so the system takes you seriously What to expect when the system fails you — and how to keep moving forward Grounding poems, affirmations, and prayers to steady your heart in the storm Resource maps