Teresa LâHeureux
Author of the Month
Teresa is an internationally award-winning author, former bodybuilder, a certified Master personal trainer, empowerment life coach, and a Domestic Violence Survivor. Teresa LâHeureux is dedicated to serving others globally to find new direction by gathering strength from within to start their journey away from abuse. She is on a mission to advocate and create awareness about domestic violence in order to let the healing begin and continue. Teresa lives in Sacramento with her amazing husband Cliff and her menagerie.
Author, Teresa L'Heureux
Author, Teresa L'Heureux
My Rock My Hard Place is the true story about one womanâs heartache and pain, as well as her triumph living, once as a Domestic Violence victim, but now a strong Survivor. As a powerlifter/bodybuilder, many asked how it was even possible that another person could abuse such a seemingly strong woman physically and mentally. Unfortunately, the mind control of an abuser is so intense, and happens so fast, the victim doesnât realize what is happening until they have totally lost themselves. Domestic Violence abuse takes many forms, and Teresa experienced them all. Fortunately, she was able to change her mindset to again find the beautiful, amazing and talented creature that had been hidden inside her for so long.
Her goal in sharing this project is to help guide you on your journey, walk with you as you navigate and grow out of abuse, or help a loved one as they get stronger. She is a firm believer that asking for help doesnât mean that you are weak, it means that you ARE on the road to becoming STRONG!!
More About Teresa LâHeureuxâs Book
My Rock My Hard Place
What is the name of your book?
My Rock My Hard Place
What genre would we find your book under?
Self-help
Who is your ideal reader?
Unfortunately abuse knows no boundaries so our readers can be anywhere from 18 and up, any gender, religion or ethnicity.
How did you know when you had the right book idea?
When I was going through domestic violence, I was looking for someone to talk to me like a friend. I felt embarrassed at shelters and also when I went to the hospital. I hated the look of pity in their eyes. I want to share my strength and resilience and now I can through my book.
What mistakes did you make and wished you could have avoided?
I thought that I had surrounded myself with the right people but unfortunately that wasn't the case. I am being very careful allowing others to join my circle as it is my story, my brand and my mission. I cannot have someone who doesn't have the best interest of Survive to Thrive or the readers suffering from abuse.
My Rock My Hard Place
How long have you been an author?
1 year
What are your goals for your book?
To promote and sell my book through my non-profit. Attract grants so that I can fund retreats and summits or survivors. Book speaking engagements to share my mindset.
Did you ever have any doubts? If so, how did you overcome those doubts?
NEVER!! This book and its projects were so important that I just went full steam ahead. I am of the mindset that I usually don't ask how I am going to do something I just set a goal and back engineer it!
How do you advertise?
Social media. Emails. Events.
What advice would you tell new authors who have dreams of writing a book?
Surround yourself with the right people who understand you and your goals.
Author of the Month!
Teresa LâHeureux
Where can your readers/fans purchase your book?
How to contact Teresa LâHeureux:
Instagram: @survivetothrive
Email: Teresalheureux916@gmail.com
â As soon as I cracked open âMy Rock My Hard Place,â I knew this was not going to be an easy read. Yet I found myself incapable of putting it down. Teresa brought me into her confidence, entrusting me with unfiltered access to her trauma in a way that felt at once privilege and burden. This is an immense story of suffering that needed to be told and deserved to have a compassionate witness.
I continually grappled with how Teresaâs exterior strength and athletic success belied years of domestic abuse behind closed doors. Could this happen to a family member, a friend...could it happen to me? Her book dispelled any illusion that âStrong Womanâ status makes one immune to being manipulated and controlled. Teresaâs vulnerability in sharing her own cognitive dissonance and self-doubt makes her message resonate on a profoundly personal level.â