Tag: Survivor Stories
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.…
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 Only Book that Will Save Your Life
Upstate, New York. Mid 1980’s. My father had a way with words, and one day, in a moment of anger, his silver tongue planted the healing seed of faith. It all began after my husband destroyed our wedding presents in a fit of rage, except for an elegant family Bible. Several months later, I walked up the steps to his small apartment, knocked once, and opened the door. Stepping into the kitchen, I notice he is in the next room, sitting on the side of the bed.
The Powerful Truth in Telling Your Abuse Story
Abuse thrives in secret, and fear traps you in despair. That’s why abusers say, “Don’t tell anyone.” When you tell your story, the intimidation and control decrease, and you become strong and outspoken—the first step in overcoming abuse. I’ve learned the problem with telling your story of abuse is getting someone to listen and believe…
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
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