The Damage Done

Forged from the crucible of pain, the life of Melody Singleton was ordained for hardship. Passed from one foster home to another until the age of six, Melody was emotionally scarred by the impermanence of her life and the abuse inflicted upon her. As a runaway teen, Melody is preyed upon by a vicious pimp and becomes ripe for the clutches of drug addiction. From one abusive relationship after another, Melody's life is consumed by the crazy world of drugs, guns and money. In her twenties, Melody finally finds some stability with a husband and child, only to have it torn apart by tragic events. Consumed by loss and grief, Melody's life spirals out of control in an ever widening abyss of addiction. The insanity of her lifestyle culminates in the murder of another addict.An inspiring story of triumph over abandonment, addiction and abuse.