Leaving Darkness Behind: Recovery From Childhood Sexual Abuse

This book helps survivors find the road to recovery and learn healthy practices that will lead to thriving, not just surviving.

Written for men and women by an author who is herself a survivor, this guide tells the truth about what complex trauma means for your physical and mental health. Readers will learn how to build key recovery processes into their lives, including grieving, meaning-making, forging healthy connections with others, and finding hope. This guidance is scientifically-based, in findings from positive psychology.

With self-assessments, journaling prompts, and suggested action steps to help you leave your darkness behind, this book is your essential interactive guide through the recovery journey.

Chapter 1. Childhood Sexual Abuse: You Are Not Alone
Chapter 2. Understanding Complex Trauma
Chapter 3. Recovery
Chapter 4. Resilience
Chapter 5. Grief
Chapter 6. Meaning
Chapter 7. Spirituality
Chapter 8. Connection
Chapter 9. Forgiveness
Chapter 10. Hope
Chapter 11. Thriving

Also includes references and an extensive index.