Category: Reflective Writing
Abuse Journal: Reflections of a Survivor’s Healing Journey Is Now Available
Update: September 1st, 2026 I’m grateful to announce that Abuse Journal: Reflections of a Survivor’s Healing Journey is now available on Amazon. For years, Abuse Journal has been more than a blog. It has been a place to reflect on the realities of childhood abuse, domestic violence, faith, forgiveness, and the long journey toward healing.…
After Ten Years, The Secret Darkness Is Complete
As you may know, I started writing on Tumblr to release the anguish of abuse—all the pain buried for years. Why Did You Start a Reflective Life Writing a Blog At first, the memories came in bits and pieces—scattered reflections of childhood, broken relationships, and living in fear. The more I wrote, the more memories…
When Secrets Come to Light
There are moments in life when we look back and realize that God was working long before we understood what He was doing. When I registered Abuse Journal on October 5, 2020, I thought I was creating a website to encourage other survivors of childhood abuse and domestic violence. As a self-taught website developer, I…
The Value of Reflective Writing for Abuse Survivors
Hello again! It’s been two years since you’ve read a new reflective writing post on Abuse Journal. I must confess that reflecting on the past took a toll on my emotions. I asked myself; How far do you want to look back, how deep do you want to dig to uncover the moments in life…
How to Overcome the Fear Exposing Abuse Secrets
It’s hard to overcome the fear of exposing your abuse secrets, telling what happened (your story of abuse) when you’re fearful of an abuser, and carrying the burdens of guilt and shame. You might feel scared to share your experiences of child abuse, sexual abuse, and domestic violence because of anxiety. You could find yourself…
About
I have lived through childhood abuse and domestic violence, and I write about the wisdom that can emerge through the journey of healing—what we can understand, reclaim, and ultimately transform from what we have survived.
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Childhood abuse can leave wounds that shape the way we see ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. Our past, however, does not have to determine our future.
Through personal stories, faith-filled encouragement, practical insights, and honest reflection, Abuse Journal offers hope for adult survivors seeking healing and freedom.
More than a memoir, The Secret Darkness invites every survivor who wonders if healing is possible. It is a story of resilience, redemption, and the life-changing hope that your past does not have to define your future—and that freedom can be found beyond yesterday’s shadows.
L.M. CARLETON
Rescued by Grace