concrete porch along the way. Inside, the assault did not end. You continued with your barrage of closed-fist punches to my face and body, kicks to my entire body with hard-soled shoes, and further bangs to my head on the hardwood floors. My pleas for you to stop meant nothing to you. You beat me beyond recognition, not even recognizable to my own family.” FAMILY LAW Q & A Her message to others is: “Don’t give up; keep fighting; and realize your own self-worth.” And most of all, “Don’t be ashamed.” “You know when things are right, and you know when things are wrong,” Evelyn says, “Follow your gut. There are people out there to support you – ask for help.” Though Evelyn is still undergoing facial reconstruction, her physical injuries are only obvious to her. As I see her, she is beautiful as ever, both inside and out. She has returned to work, and despite concern from others close to her, she returned to her home. “It’s my house; I did nothing wrong.” she says, “I’m not going to let him win.” Well said, Evelyn, well said. Kendra L. Carpenter Kendra is an attorney who specializes in family law and is the owner of Carpenter Family Law LLC. Attorney Carpenter serves as a board member for the Delaware County YMCA and as the District 6 Commissioner on the Clintonville Area Commission. She is a survivor of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and thanks God every day for every day. She is married to John Dean and has two furry sons, R.J. and Charlie. She is the proud daughter, granddaughter, and great granddaughter of army veterans who served in the Korean Conflict, World War II and World War I. 20 | ENVISION PROVEN SUCCESS MAGAZINE
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