Part one of my story

One woman. One secret.
One unbreakable faith.

The autobiography that begins with survival and ends with a revelation that will change how you see everything.

The Only Arranged Marriage by Raj Holness

The Only Arranged Marriage

The story begins here

The Only Arranged Marriage is the first part of my autobiography. It tells the true story of a young woman who survived attempted forced marriages, domestic abuse, multiple attempts on her life, and moments where survival itself felt impossible.

But this is not simply a story of what was survived. It is a story of what was found on the other side of it. The title holds a secret, one that will only make sense when you reach the end.

If you have ever felt trapped, silenced, or like your story could never become something beautiful, this book was written for you.

Part one. Paperback. UK delivery, £5.99 postage.

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A gentle note before you read: this short extract describes physical violence. Please take care of yourself, and skip it if now is not the right time.

“Where do you think you are going?” he asked, only a little above a whisper. I didn't know which was worse, when he shouted at me or whispered to me. My heart sank at this point and I knew it was all over. He dragged me by the hair back into the lounge. I was punched in the face, thrown on to the floor, kicked in the stomach. I prayed for the miracle of a blackout.

If reading this brought something up for you, please be gentle with yourself. What you are reading is real, and it matters. You are not alone.

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