Behind Closed Doors

Born in Shulerville, South Carolina, on January 12, 1927, Evelyn was the twelfth of twelve children. Times were hard, and each family member, young and old alike, labored to earn meager wages if they were to survive.Evelyn's father, a kind and loving man, did the best he could under the circumstances. By age thirteen, Evelyn's formal education ended and she was sent away to toil in a cigar factory. She survived, toughened, and earned a degree in Life. Her story is one that every person who has ever been a victim of abuse, or who knows a victim of abuse, must read. She has dedicated her life to helping men and women suffering from domestic violence.