Kissing In The Church: A Memoir

The raw and heartbreaking story of a Haitian-American young woman, neglected by her parents, sexually molested as a child, determined to be healed, goes on a journey of self-discovery and forgiveness. 

“I am a rag doll and I belong to a deranged owner. She drags me from place to place in search of the wind. She squeezes me till my eyes bulge out. She bends me in search of her spine. She pulls me as she falls apart. She shakes me as her foundation rocks. She screams but I can only stare. She pours her tears in my hair. She cries until I drown. She smiles and puts me down. I am a rag doll and I belong to a deranged owner.” 

In search of a better life, MacDana’s mother made the brave decision to leave her abusive husband. MacDana, five-years old at the time was unfortunately left behind. If it wasn’t bad enough, her father also abandoned her to distant relatives who took her innocence. When MacDana reunites with her mother, the story unfolds with far reaching effects of abuse, abandonment, betrayal, religious ambiguity, and a clash between traditions and American customs. 

Kissing in the Church turns anguish and sorrow into beautiful short stories intertwined with poetry. There is a message for every reader. This timely memoir will resonate with anyone who survived child abuse. Kissing in the Church is sure to bring awareness to an issue that is far reaching and detrimental in every aspect of life if not identified and addressed appropriately.