Rejected by the Ones You Love

Unloved and unwanted by her drug-addicted parents, Suely Ramirez Diaz went from foster home to foster home, enduring emotional, physical, and sexual abuse at the hands of those purportedly trying to help. She entertained thoughts of suicide at the ages of 8 and 11, and had little hope for a brighter future. Yet instead of falling prey to the dark side, Ramirez-Diaz embraced the grace and love of her beloved Lord Jesus Christ--and turned her life around.

Rejected by the Ones You Love is a deeply personal and emotional journey of a woman whose steadfast faith enabled her to forgive the past and change her life. With amazing courage and strength, Ramirez-Diaz successfully freed herself from the chains of the past and turned all her attention to serving the Lord. Despite broken relationships, homelessness, poverty, and rejection by friends and family, Ramirez-Diaz rose from the ashes and set her course on a different path. She earned degrees in business management and adult education and even opened her own business. Bringing a message of hope to those who need it most, Ramirez-Diaz reveals how the Lord can heal your heart and bring about an amazing transformation to your broken life. Find strength and encouragement for the future with this powerful memoir, and bask in the love of the Lord!

Suely Ramirez-Diaz was born in New York City. She earned an AAS in office technology, a bachelor's degree in business management, and is working on a master's degree in adult education and training. Ramirez-Diaz lives with her husband, Tony, and her two daughters, Kelsey and Denyse, in Peekskill, New York.