Do you ever think that your life is a challenge? I am sure you do. It is a natural thing to do even if your life doesn’t seem that way to others. Remember, it is your life, and that is just the way you may feel. Sometimes it takes hearing about someone else’s life that puts things into perspective. at is what My Rock My Hard Place by Teresa L’Heureux does! I have known Teresa for over 10 years and can assure you she does not want her story to be one of pity, but one of encouragement and triumph. Her mission is to show everyone that she was able to make her life better, and you CAN do it too. No matter where you are in your life now, it can, and will change when you make the decision to change. You see, we can al-ways use a hand up, but should never wait for a handout. We all have that something inside us when we dig deep to find it. Teresa embodies the spirit of a fighter as you can see through-out this book.

She was knocked down, on more than one occasion, and even knocked out, but she didn’t quit. She found that passion for life that everyone must find, and she found that passion inside her to become the strong, con dent, amazing person she is today. I am proud to call Teresa my friend. I met her years ago when I was looking for an instructor for our personal training certification course in Northern California.

Teresa was referred to me by one of our other instructors, and after speaking with her once, I knew she was perfect for our team. She is one of the most caring people I have ever met and at that time, she hadn’t shared her story with me, but I could tell there was something special about her. In fact, a er she was teaching for us for just a short time, I kept getting these rave reviews from the students that went through the class. is is when I asked her to be our Director of Kindness. It’s funny how someone that has gone through so much is still willing to open herself and give to others.

My Rock My Hard Place is a MUST-read book for anyone that is going through or has been through Domestic Violence. In addition to being a motivating and encouraging journey, Teresa shows she rises up out of the ashes and THRIVES!”