My Pretty and Its Ugly Truth, Founder Memoir

My Pretty... and Its Ugly Truth – A Founder’s Memoir by De'Vonna Bentley-Pittman

Secrets. Everybody has them. We can choose to disclose them to intimate friends, or we can bury them...deeply in our graves of shame. We hide them in the innermost alcoves of our consciousness, not recognizing that they've rooted themselves so far into our essence, shaping every life decision, and if unchecked, becoming the insidious driving force behind our actions.

In “My Pretty…and Its Ugly Truth”, De'Vonna Bentley-Pittman reveals her very personal and raw experiences as a young girl—pretty on the outside, yet tormented on the inside—plagued by sexual abuse, rape, unhealthy relationships, and the effects of growing up in poverty.

Her coming-of-age journey from a misused "product of the streets" to an empowered advocate for those, particularly young women, who feel powerless from years of abuse, is a powerful and fascinating story. Like so many others, she grew up in a single-parent household, where her mother worked tirelessly to provide for her children, often facing challenges alone.

The streets called her away from home, and she was drawn into a tangled web of promiscuity, unhealthy relationships, drugs, pregnancy, and nearly sold her very soul. Yet, despite everything she lost, she never lost hope—the one thing that would eventually propel her forward to a life of healing, empowerment, and helping others overcome their darkest moments.

"My Pretty... and Its Ugly Truth" is a memoir that unapologetically unearths the painful experiences, secrets, and struggles of a woman who has overcome the most challenging of circumstances. It's an invitation to all those who feel lost, forgotten, or unheard to find their strength, face their truths, and reclaim their futures.

Why You’ll Love It:
✔ A Raw, Unfiltered Journey: De’Vonna shares her personal struggles and triumphs in a way that is both vulnerable and empowering.
✔ A Powerful Message of Hope: Through all the pain, De’Vonna never gave up hope, and her story shows that anyone can overcome their past.
✔ Relatable & Inspiring: For anyone who’s ever felt trapped by their circumstances, this memoir offers a path to healing and transformation.
✔ Empowerment for Young Women: A must-read for those who have experienced abuse or hardship, offering both insight and a voice to their struggles.
✔ Real-Life Courage: De’Vonna’s courage to confront her past and emerge victorious is a beacon for anyone seeking the strength to reclaim their life.

A raw, unfiltered journey of survival, strength, and the power of hope.

My Pretty and Its Ugly Truth is a real and unflinching memoir by De’Vonna Bentley-Pittman. On the outside, she was “pretty” but on the inside, a nightmare of sexual abuse, rape, bad relationships, early pregnancy, poverty and the streets

 Bentley-Pittman’s voice is real, raw, and fearless. She shares how her painful past almost consumed her entire identity, but she held onto one thing: hope. Raised in a single-parent household, she saw her mother’s strength and resilience she eventually channeled that into her path of healing and empowerment. This book will resonate with survivors and advocates alike. Bentley-Pittman’s transformation from a “product of the streets” to a bold voice for young women coming out of abuse is inspiring and hopeful.