Broken to be Beautiful – A True Story of Courage, Survival and Restoration By Xena Schembri
Xena always dreamed of a loving, secure marriage. At just eighteen, she fell in love and believed her dreams had finally come true. But what began as charming and quirky soon revealed a far more sinister reality.
This marked the beginning of a fifteen-year journey as she navigated control, manipulation, and abuse within her marriage. Even after separation, the cycle of control continued, as her former husband used their four children as weapons, making the years that followed more challenging than she could have ever imagined.
In this honest, raw and deeply moving account, Xena shares her powerful story of survival, healing, and hope. Through unimaginable hardship, the warrior within her emerged, revealing a strength she never knew she possessed. As she journeyed through recovery, she eventually discovered the healthy, loving relationship she had always longed for and learned what a truly safe and beautiful marriage could look like.
Broken to be Beautiful is a true story of resilience and restoration — a testament to one woman’s courage to overcome domestic violence, reclaim her voice, and rise from the ashes stronger than before.
A story that brings hope, awareness, and healing to all who read it.