Tag: Courage
The Police Were the First to Speak for Me
Revised on July 28, 2026 There are moments in life when someone else’s courage changes the course of your future. For me, that courage came from police officers who chose to listen, investigate, and intervene when I was too afraid to speak for myself. I was twenty-one.
About Abuse Journal
Childhood abuse can leave wounds that shape the way we see ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. But our past does not have to determine our future.
Through honest reflection, personal stories, biblical wisdom, and faith-filled encouragement, Abuse Journal offers adult survivors hope and guidance as they seek healing, spiritual growth, and freedom through God’s grace.
More than a memoir, The Secret Darkness is an invitation to 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