Tamika L. Sims 
The Plus Factor 

Define a healthy relationship. Is it filled with trust, respect, honesty, communication? There must be a balance in the power and control. A relationship takes two. It is a partnership. The responsibility, financial or otherwise, should never rest on the shoulders of one. It should be a shared responsibility. What happens when there is an imbalance in this power and control, when the one person who has accepted this responsibility abuses it? You find yourself in an unhealthy relationship where domestic violence could occur frequently and severely.

The Plus Factor is an autobiographical account of my journey from tragedy to triumph. It is a survivors story that describes in vivid detail what happens when love becomes violent. Domestic violence did not ruin my life: it gave me a second chance to live, all the while learning to love myself again in the process. If my story mirrors your life, know that there is help available for you.

A propos de l’auteur

Tamika Sims, a South Carolina native, survived a physically, sexually and emotionally abusive relationship of eight years. She is the proud mom of one son, who provides continual strength for her daily. Tamika is a member of Rhema Christian Center Church of God in Christ where she serves in whatever capacity needed. Tamika is currently employed at Lexington Medical Center as the Quality Data Specialist Tamika has been featured in Skirt! Magazine and has participated in several television interviews on home visitation and other subject matter. Tamika is the recipient of the 2012 BWABC Literacy Rocks! Author of the Year Award.

Tamika received the Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Information Technology from South University with a concentration in Database Administration. It is her desire to pursue the Masters Degree in Business Administration.

Tamika enjoys writing, reading, music, singing, and is a self-proclaimed coffee lover! Family and friends are most important to her and she devotes a substantial amount of her time to developing sustaining relationships with them.