You Can't Have My Pearls

About the Book

You Can’t Have My Pearls recounts the abuse the author suffered at the hands of her family, foster parents, her minister’ husband, and his family. Nervona was born in Evanston, Illinois. She grew up in West Texas where she lived with her family. Although she has several fond memories of her childhood, years of abuse have overshadowed her recollections. When her parents’ negligence and abuse were discovered, the author and her siblings were placed in foster homes where they also suffered abuse. Things did not fare well even after their paternal grandparents took them in, for their grandmother was just as abusive. Nervona then found herself in a living nightmare at the hands of her husband’s family, who determined to make her life an existing hell. Because of the traumas, she suffered during her younger years, Nervona struggled with personal issues before mustering the courage to free herself from her abusive hold. Once she did, she could find herself and rebuild her life.

About the Author

Nervona was born in Evanston, Illinois. During her childhood years, she lived in Chicago, Pennsylvania, Hawaii, and Alabama before eventually settling in West Texas with her paternal grandparents. After high-school graduation, she began her career in the oil and gas industry. She has a son and daughter who were born in West Texas, but now reside in other states. Nervona volunteers her time with animal rescue. She has also served as a director on a credit union board.