Offers a glimmer of hope and proof that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Do you ever experience a golden pang of nostalgia for the sights, sounds, and experiences of your younger years? Or, like Denise Bossarte, was your childhood filled with repeated violations, traumas so deep that you are still suffering from the abuse as sharply as if it happened yesterday? Thriving After Sexual Abuse: Break Your Bondage to the Past and Live a Life You Love is a compassionate and open guide to help victims regain control of the present and move forward toward a meaningful life.
Some statistics show that upwards of ten percent of children are victims of sexual abuse. In other words, these monstrous acts are not all that uncommon. Unfortunately, living with this sort of trauma in your past can be a monumental task to bear. Those who, like the author, have endured these cruel abuses may spend years, if not their entire lives, struggling to gain emotional balance and freedom. She notes, “It took me a long time to feel safe enough to remember things from my childhood because to remember the good meant the hurt and pain could also come out unexpectedly.” It is in this vein that Bossarte seeks to help readers find their human worth in a world that has made them feel anything but worthy.
Thriving After Sexual Abuse is the agonizing personal experience of one woman’s past and her hard earned sense of well-being gained in the aftermath. Making the difficult transition from bottomless misery, anger, fear and despair to a sense of belonging and the ability to thrive is the journey this articulate author shares. Though making no claims to be a medical guide or professional tool, this concise map for powerful personal healing will prove to be an effective and relatable guide to lead others who have been forced to travel a similar heartbreaking path. Each of the four sections shares insights, strategies, and useful coping mechanisms that help readers move toward a place of mental and emotional calm and light. While not every method will meet with success for each individual, the overwhelming theme is to find what works for you and get the help you need. If you or anyone you love has suffered abuse, Thriving After Sexual Abuse offers a glimmer of hope and proof that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
