The Other Side of Perfect

The Other Side of Perfect is a raw, inspiring memoir about confronting the darkness we never asked for—and finding the courage to break free and rewrite our own story.
The perfect life. The perfect marriage. The perfect illusion.
Venus Morris Griffin seemed to be living a fairy tale: married to a charming and charismatic man, raising six beautiful children, and crafting a life that sparkled with promise. But beneath this enchanting facade lurked a dark reality, one that began to unravel with one late-night phone call from a prostitute. It was a call that shattered her world, exposing the devastating secrets that had been lurking in the shadows.
What followed was a tumultuous journey, marked by both public and private humiliation: her husband’s shocking arrest, a staggering 45-year prison sentence, financial devastation, and the overwhelming burden of starting anew with her six children all depending on her strength. Yet this was not the first time Venus faced betrayal. Her childhood was a battleground, marked by watching her mother succumb to addiction, igniting a lifelong struggle against abandonment, silence, and the desperate need for love and validation.
In this compelling memoir, Venus opens her heart to reveal the abuse, deception, and emotional trauma she endured. She then chronicles her journey from shattered dreams to reclaiming her life as a self-made multimillionaire and powerhouse in the real estate industry, known for her remarkable success and determination.
The Other Side of Perfect is a powerful anthem for every woman who has been told to stay quiet, stay small, or stay broken. It is not just a narrative of survival; it is also a celebration of resilience and the unyielding spirit of those who dare to dream beyond their circumstances.

Venus Morris Griffin is a single mother of seven, bestselling author, award-winning real estate agent, and sought-after motivational speaker based in Augusta, Georgia.
In 2011, her life was upended by a shocking late-night phone call from a stranger—a call that revealed devastating secrets about her husband and thrust her into a fight for survival. Within months, he was sentenced to 45 years in prison, leaving Venus—then a stay-at-home mom of six—drowning in debt and scrambling to provide for her family.
With grit, grace, and unwavering faith, Venus transformed crisis into comeback. She built a powerhouse real estate career, becoming one of Augusta, Georgia’s top-producing agent with half a billion dollars in sales and nearly two thousand closings—and counting. More importantly, she rebuilt her family’s life from the ground up.
Venus now travels nationally, inspiring audiences with her raw, powerful story of resilience and redemption. Her passion lies in helping women overcome adversity, reclaim their worth, and write their own comeback stories.
Proceeds from her speaking engagements and her book support a scholarship for students with an incarcerated parent—proof that even in the darkest moments, hope and healing are possible.