Posted by Miriam L. Jacobs Posted on: 04/29/08

My Judge and Jury: Convicted For My Differences

"Sticks and stones could have broken my bones: But words nearly destroyed me!

From elementary school to high school, during puberty, and my confusing teenage years I... just wanted a way to escape the pain.."

Jason A. Dingus, author of  My Judge and Jury:  Convicted For My Differences (Candalyse Publishing, 2008), is an inspiration to many. He possesses the strength of character that many, much older than he is, only wish they had.

Perhaps, it was the constant verbal and physical abuse suffered at the hands of small town folk who refused to accept his differences. Or, maybe his strength comes from his strong desire to show others that we are all the same in reality and we must accept those who appear different.

No matter how Jason obtained his inner strength, he draws from his life experiences to compile a powerful book of poetry that chronicles his life.

The Age Of Innocence

"From the heart of a child came feelings that, at the time, brought shame. There were things, emotions, confusing thoughts that constantly flooded my mind and soon came to have undesirable effects on my family. How could a childhood be so difficult?  What would happen if anyone found out?

Why did I have to bear all of this alone?"

In chapter one of twenty-five-year old Jason's book, he candidly, poignantly, and powerfully addresses the issues that haunted his childhood which nearly led to suicide.   Frustrations led to emotional pain, the darkness of addiction, and the hopelessness of depression.

Then the epiphany:  a powerful realization that in order for others to accept him, he must accept - and love - himself first.

My Judge and Jury: Convicted For My Differences...

promises to inspire others who may be going through similar struggles to find themselves through faith, self-love, determination and self-acceptance.

http://candalyse.wordpress.com/2008/04/28/jason-a-dingus/

 

by Miriam L. Jacobs
Author, poet, Founder & CEO

Candalyse Publishing
candalysepublishing.gmail.com

http://www.candalysepublishing.com