No Visible Scars

Abigail wonders if she should commit a crime. Nothing terrible. Just enough to get her locked up. Far away from her destructive marriage.She doesn’t want to admit it’s domestic abuse, but all the signs indicate she’s a victim. Because her scars are invisible, no one can see the damage inside. No one will believe her. Nine years of marriage to a church leader and a successful businessman. A good man. Then why is she so afraid? Abigail and her friend, Cassie, attend a class that teaches women how to guard their hearts. With the encouragement of these women, Abigail moves closer to becoming who God created her to be. She dares to make more choices for herself and finds empowerment in the gift of a beautiful dress. She’s learning how to set boundaries and protect herself, but Nate fights back. As Abigail grows into more of her authentic self, she wonders if the marriage will last. What will the church people say if she separates from her husband? How will she live? He’s always controlled the finances, and she has few options. Then she discovers her husband may be defrauding the company. Can she find the courage to confront him and if she does, what will happen to her future? Must she step into a new life alone or will Nate meet her halfway? As life unravels into a battle between what is right versus what feels acceptable, Abigail struggles to make a decision. But will her new life guarantee the security she needs?