Healing for Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse
Helping survivors understand abuse, begin healing, and find lasting hope through biblical wisdom and God’s grace.
Childhood abuse can leave wounds that follow us long after childhood ends. You may struggle with fear, shame, painful memories, or difficult relationships without fully understanding why. Yet your past does not have to determine your future.
I know this journey because I have walked it, and I want you to know that you are not alone.
Whether you are searching for answers, taking your first steps toward healing, or growing deeper in your faith, I pray you find the understanding, hope, and encouragement you need here.
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 spilled onto the page, as tears flowed for the first…
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 that keep you downtrodden? I stopped looking back on the…
Love is Action Not a Feeling
Love is action, not a feeling, and the actions of a man (or woman) tell you he (or she) loves you. Words can change on a whim, but his (or her) consistent actions of devotion and support tell you he (or she) loves you. When a man’s (or woman’s) words always match his (or her) actions, and his (or her) actions always profess love for…
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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