Possibly the best book written on the subject of childhood abuse and the varied ways it affects the ongoing development of the human. This book is not only a rich resource for the therapist, but, as an abuse survivor myself, I was able to walk through its pages and apply so many self-help applications that by the time I entered therapy, I had already come a long way in my healing process. Though therapy is beneficial to enable one to find your voice and discuss things you would never otherwise find freedom for, this book took me far and beyond what therapy alone would have done. I consider this book invaluable to childhood abuse survivors who are on a serious quest for complete freedom and wholeness of spirit!
"A therapist who works with incest victims, Blume offers help, advice, and support while exploring in depth the devastation wrought by this crime. She expands the definition of incest to include sexual abuse perpetrated by any caregiver (including teachers, relatives, or neighbors). Her book is written for those who know that they have been abused as well as those who have blocked such abuse from their memories. The "Incest Survivor Aftereffects Checklist" describes the many ways incest affects its victims. Using the concepts delineated in the checklist Blume explores how victims protect themselves against awareness that cannot be faced through aftereffects such as dreams, addictions, and interpersonal issues. She then offers numerous specific suggestions for recovery, including descriptions and evaluations of therapeutic interventions in the final chapter.
- Jodith Janes, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
From identifying sexual abuse and its after-effects to researching numerous avenues for healing, this book is packed with informative help and guidance for those seeking validation and wholeness. Compassionately written by a fellow survivor, you will find answers to so many questions you may have concerning this sensitive issue.
I wrote a review on this book for the Chakra Center;
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