At thirteen, she was quiet, shy, and desperate for belonging-an easy target for a man four decades older, cloaked in trust and authority. What began as a ""scenic route"" home spiralled into years of sexual abuse, carried in silence for thirty years.
Beyond the Silence - Finding My Voice is a searingly honest memoir of trauma, survival, and the slow, painful journey towards healing. It reveals the devastating aftermath of abuse-fractured relationships, depression, suicidal thoughts-and the courage required to break decades of silence. When her daughter turned thirteen, memories she had buried resurfaced with unbearable force. With the help of a Victim Engagement Officer, supportive friends and counselling, she found her voice and confronted her abuser through the police.
This is more than one survivor's story. It is a message of solidarity and hope: that speaking out, however hard, can begin the journey to freedom.
By:
A Survivor Imprint: Michael Terence Publishing Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 215mm,
Width: 139mm,
ISBN:9781805881315 ISBN 10: 1805881310 Pages: 110 Publication Date:24 October 2025 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active