Joanne Cherisma

Joanne Cherisma
New York, USA
IG: @j_mae2025
Parents From: Jacmel
My name is Joanne M. Cherisma. I moved to the US after the Haitian Earthquake in 2010. I am RN and a published author.
In 2016, I started Beyond The Abuse, Inc. in order to bring awareness on abusive relationships and provide hope, empowerment, support, and confidence to the victims. And since, I have been using my voice and my writing as an outlet for those who can understand the slings and arrows of life at many speaking engagements, DV events and workshops in the United States, Canada, and Haiti.
In 2018, I published “I Never Thought I Would Be A Statistic” in which I shared a testimony of how I overcame an abusive marriage. In June 2019, I received the “Among Us Award” for my strength to overcome adversity and to go on to thrive and help others and for my courageous, conquering, and victorious spirit.
In October 2022, I received the “Domestic Violence Survivor Award” for all the work that I have been doing to bring awareness on Domestic Violence.
In December 2023, I published “Becoming Intentional” which is a roadmap to transform your mindset and habits, one month at a time.
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