
Recollections
Description
When she checked into a mental hospital the weekend of July 4th, 1989, Carolyn Baber's journey to uncover her past began. Years of therapy uncovered painful memories. As she confronted the truth of her upbringing, she also courageously raised herself out of the darkness. Turning to the loving, always honest energy of horses saved Carolyn, and created a powerful bond between her and her daughter, Courtenay. Through Carolyn's powerful recollections, her courageous story and will to not just live, but thrive, shine through.
Product Details
Publisher | Kwe Publishing |
Publish Date | June 22, 2021 |
Pages | 310 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9781950306961 |
Dimensions | 9.0 X 6.0 X 0.7 inches | 0.9 pounds |
Reviews
"Recollections: A Journey in Courage and Abuse reads like a novel, with many absorbing personal stories and historic references, yet exposes the lifetime impacts that the childhood traumas of sexual molestation, parental alcoholism, and emotional abuse can have on a person. An inspiring story of resilience and strength that was only able to be exposed to the writer through years of consistent self-reflection, hard work in therapy, and a determination to seek the truth."
"Although no one likes to read about childhood sexual abuse, Carolyn Baber's courage to write her story with objective, yet poignant imagery, allows the reader to experience the sorrow and anger, as well as the joy of recovery. This is a book for everyone - those innocent helpers and supporters who need to understand, and those who have had their innocence stolen. Recollections shows us the value of truth, as well as the strength that we all have within us to endure and heal."
Mary Looman, Ph.D., Author of A Country Called Prison, winner of the 2016 CHOICE Award. Specialist in forensic psychology who has worked with both childhood sexual abuse victims and their predators for over thirty years
"The trauma of sexual assault and domestic violence reverberates violently through the lives of survivors, their families, and communities. When held in silence, shame perpetuates the fragmentation and destructive damage magnifies. Recollections: A Journey in Courage and Abuse gives voice to the shattering experience of sexual trauma within a family. By telling this story, my aunt, Carolyn Baber lifts the gray blanket of a victim's shame and transforms it into the expression of a survivor's journey towards healing."
Rev. Laura Baber, Spiritual Director, author of Rhythms of Restoration and a sexual assault survivor
"As I read about Carolyn's life, I went through so many emotions. I wanted so many things to change in her life so she could find the happiness she was searching for. The book also shows how a passion in one's life can allow one to survive trauma. The closer you get to the end of the book the faster you read to find out what happens next. The writing will keep you rooting for Carolyn and the ending will give you hope. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is fighting with depression or is trying to help someone fight depression." Pam Ottley, Horse Owner
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