This is simply a deep book. Written by a professional therapist (and a victim of sexual abuse himself), this book deals with the harsh realities of healing. The way to healing from such a horrible harm is hard and the journey leads through dark woods.
The content of this book is not in some practical, handy (read: easying) steps. My take is that a good, quality therapy is recommended as the survivors of sexual abuse might make a good use of an experienced quide on the way through a very personal minefield full of triggers, hidden memories, deeply suppressed pain and patterns of reenactment of the story. This is not step-by-step guide, but a guide it is - a guide through the feelings and the personal process. It offers no steps, but a deep understanding. Of course, this is not just a talk and many practical information is also included, but this book´s main aim is to be a personal companion, not a practical manager.

I myself has not experienced such trauma, but I heard some heart-breaking stories. And, of course, I have some of my own pain (of other kind of pain, but pain from living nonetheless) to tell and to share. This is a topic as raw as it can get, and my heart aches here.
I have learned an immense lot of good knowledge here. Everything is connected and we are humans - so even if you are coming from different experiences, you can learn a lot here. I prersonally believe I can grow more because of this works of wisdom and authenticity.
The Christian content here is also so very deep. Dr Allender´s faith is not sugary sweet.

Dr Allender understands this journey much more as I do. But as we all hurt on this journey to Heaven, I can only simply say: You are not alone.