This author delves into the profound themes of resilience and recovery for survivors of trauma. Her writing is informed by extensive experience working with victims of sexual assault and youth convicted of serious crimes. Through her literary work, she explores the ways individuals build inner strength when facing adversity. Her approach is grounded in psychological understanding, offering readers insight into the journey toward healing and fortitude.
This challenges the idea that childhood victims are caught forever in the vicious circle of abuse. In 17 years of working with victims and survivors, the author discovered that most survivors break free from the patterns of victimization. Over 20 people were interviewed in depth for this book.