Author's honest account of her being an abused victim is a compelling read that's sure to touch the hearts of readers Prescott, AZ - (Release Date TBD) - Many are experiencing hell on earth with the deadly terror of abuse. For author Betty DellaCorte-Ryan, being a victim of spousal abuse was terrifying- In her newly released memoir, Changing What I Can, she opens the doors to her past to unveil her experiences with victimization and abuse, and how she found recovery in a program she shared with others, culminating with the conception of one of the first Shelters for Abused Women in this country. " . . . [Betty Della Corte-Ryan] a source of true inspiration, a beacon of sanity in uncertain times . . . As one of the true pioneers in the field of domestic violence, Betty deserves to be heard by the widest possible audience . . . what makes this book so worthwhile for everyone is Betty's humanity which shines through on every page." - Sandy Kenyon, WABC-TV's Eye Witness News This Morning Though what she went through was bitter, hard, heartbreaking, and unthinkable, the author courageously and candidly steps forward to tell her true story of the various types of abuse that she has experienced in her life, and how the continuous use of what she learned as a "program of Living" saw her through all of her lifes trials. Through this book she is hoping that others will find her experiences, and awakenings, the inspiration, to move on, "Changing the things they can" . Her willingness to share her experience, strength, and hope has driven her to go forward sharing her years of enlightenment. . The insights contained here will surely help all concerned to better deal with the challenges they are facing. The heart of this book lies in the author's struggle to escape abusive relationships, transforming those experiences into a lifetime of helping others. Her personal tale of facing abuse head-on and overcoming all struggles will enlighten readers and give them a true understanding of the many forms of abuse and victimization. . "With this book I hope to show that one must be prepared at all times to recognize various forms of abuse and, if ever overpowered, know that they can survive anything, especially if they keep the faith and believe that a power higher than themselves can restore them to sanity giving them the power to forgive," shares the author.