Finding Wisdom, Healing and Freedom After Childhood Abuse
My Memoir, The Secret Darkness, and Personal Blog, Abuse Journal, help survivors understand abuse, begin healing, and find lasting hope through biblical wisdom and God’s grace. L.M. Carleton – Rescued by Grace
I’ve learned that acknowledging the past does more than uncover painful memories.
It gives us the wisdom to understand how childhood abuse, neglect, and domestic violence have shaped our lives. That understanding becomes the foundation for healing and the freedom to choose differently.
At forty-eight, an unexpected encounter with my estranged husband on a dating website became a turning point. God used that moment to stop me from running from the past.
I began writing as a way to release years of pain and unanswered questions.
As I reflected on my childhood and the years I spent in an abusive marriage, hidden memories surfaced. I wrote honestly about childhood trauma, domestic violence, and the long-lasting effects abuse had on my life.
I Wanted to be a Website Designer
I wanted to be a website designer. To become one, you need to be self-driven, motivated, and determined. I was, and therefore, I researched how to code CSS, HTML, XHTML, and HTML5. I invested numerous nights learning how to read and work with PHP, JavaScript, and other coding languages. After mastering an FTP program, I was able to incorporate SEO into web pages and other aspects…
Little Girl Lost a Poem
Little girl lost in darkness. Wandering to and fro. Searching for her way in life. Stumbling along day by day.
The Unusually Vivid Dream Standing in a Dark Cave
It was a cold winter morning in February 2015. As dawn began to break, I woke up remembering an unusually vivid dream. The dream was so lifelike that I felt as if I was standing in a dark cave watching. In the center of the cave was a hole in the ground. Bricks were stacked around it, about four feet in height. It appeared to be…
What Does It Mean To Be Walking In Darkness?
Walking in darkness refers to the “physical and spiritual living conditions “of non-believers—individuals who do not trust in Christ for their salvation and are not cleansed of all unrighteousness. You can identify them by their objectionable behavior and unjust actions. To God, all have sinned and fallen short of His glory. This means we have all walked in darkness at some point in life.
How to Overcome Emotional Pain After Abuse
Do you have a hard time overcoming emotional pain? Is it difficult for you to overcome past emotional hurts? Read this story to learn how to overcome emotional pain and move forward. I understand the agony of letting go of past emotional hurts. Know the struggle of overcoming emotional pain. Have suffered from child abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse. My heart also became filled with…
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.
Start Your Journey
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