sassy woman... spicy writer... slightly insane.
sassy woman... spicy writer... slightly insane.
As an author and survivor of sexual assault, I felt it was important to include a realistic portrayal of the lingering aftereffects of such a traumatic event. The road to recovery is long. It is not linear, and no two people’s journeys look exactly the same. It took me many years – decades – to reach what I would consider “recovered”, yet even now, specific triggers can catch me off guard and cause me to struggle temporarily.
I understand that not everyone can read about such events without reliving his or her own trauma. As such, I strongly recommend reading the free sample of the first chapter to see if Charlie’s story is a fit for where you are in your situation.
For those who have survived sexual assault, I stand with you and support you. What happened to you was not your fault, and despite the lies your inner critic may whisper, you are never too damaged to be worthy of love.
For those whose lives have not been shattered by sexual assault, perhaps this book will provide insight into the long-term struggles survivors face.
I urge anyone who has survived any type of traumatic event to seek help, even if your trauma is not recent. Many people cope by trying to forget what happened, rather than dealing with it. I’m one of them. I tried to forget, and in the end, I still had to unearth the past and address it. Repressing and burying pain is merely a stop-gap measure. Eventually, you have to deal with the pain of your past. Talk to someone – a counselor, your health care provider, a psychiatrist, support group, or spiritual leader.
You can also contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline 24 hours a day by calling 1-800-656-4673.
If you prefer, you can go to online.rainn.org and chat with someone online.
Recovery is a journey, not a destination. You are not alone.
Standing alongside you,
Phoenix Wolfe
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