Healing after Sexual Abuse
A LATTER-DAY SAINT PERSPECTIVE
Sage and Shirley
We believe that real change is possible. We have so much admiration for anyone choosing to lean into their healing journey. It is hard work and, at the same time, so deeply impactful.
Drawing from our collective experience of more than two decades of personal and professional experience working both locally and globally with survivors of sexual abuse, we wrote this book to share what we have learned about the process of healing. We hope this book can help you know that you are not alone, and that your healing journey matters—that you matter. We also hope the content is practical and empowering as you navigate your personal journey. If you have one takeaway from the book, know that we believe in you!
“By connecting scientific data with spiritual truths, the authors convey a powerful message of hope and renewal for survivors of sexual abuse. Readers will discover a safe space to validate and explore their feelings and faith as they embark on their healing journey and reclaim their lives.”
—JULIE L. VALENTINE, PhD, RN, SANE-A, FAAFS, FAAN, Professor and Barnes Presidential Endowed Chair, University of Utah College of Nursing
“This beautifully written and deeply personal book offers hope and healing for survivors of sexual abuse through Christ-centered gospel principles. While not specifically designed for this purpose, it can naturally complement and enhance other therapeutic approaches to healing.”
—BENJAMIN M. OGLES, PhD, Professor of psychology and clinical psychologist, Brigham Young University
“Weaving survivors’ stories, gospel reflections, and empathetic wisdom, this book serves as a much-needed witness to the horrific reality of sexual abuse and to the possible paths of healing. It showcases the painstakingly acquired insights of those who have endured these crimes, and it surrounds their experiences with the counsel of prophets and professionals. Resisting both naivete and cynicism, it names the evil that has too long lain hidden in silence and nurtures hope in the promise of grace and truth. A valuable resource for those harmed by sexual abuse and those who love them—which, in the end, is all of us.”
-DAVID HOLLAND, Bartlett Professor of New England Church History, Harvard Divinity School