It May Hurt for Awhile : Guardian Books : 9781460009123 : 1460009126 : 05 Jan 2018 : The deaths of Tami and Marsha shattered my core like nothing else. Although my parents, other relatives, and a few of my friends had died prior to Marsha and Tami, none of their deaths had shattered me like this. The brutal murders and the many years to follow that I spent in court took a gruelling toll on me, and during my struggles to survive, I devoted my life to a deeper relationship with God. Through this relationship, I am now at peace, for I have learned to trust and lean on Jesus. Through these years, I have come to appreciate the uniqueness and the necessity of the Christian support group ministry in the church. Even when it hurts and you don't feel like moving, just move. Join a support group, a social club, bingo, a gym, church, a walking club, or consider penning your hurt--and allow Christian supporters to come alongside. The life of Avis E. Ottey was changed drastically after she r