Breaking The Chains - Brenda's mother died when she was just an infant-which in many ways, was just the beginning of her agony. Brenda Myers - Powell grew up to experience physical, mental and sexual abuse at the hands of trusted family members. At age 14, Brenda escaped an abusive home only to fall into the violent world of prostitution. Brenda now tells people how to break the chains of oppression and live up to their greatness.