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Author Wendy Hoke describes this book as an insightful look into the family dynamics of shame, secrets, and silence.' It is all of that and more. This is an honest account of her efforts to deal with trauma within her family. During that journey, she discovers generations of women who accepted blame that was not theirs and responsibility for protecting the family. Through her interactions with other people, with nature and spirit animals, she searches for some peace and acceptance. The result is an inspriational story, Drawing from the fabric of her family history, Wendy Hoke weaves a rich tapestry, showing clearly why she remained silent until she was in her mid-50s. Instead of shocking readers with graphic descriptions of child sexual abuse, she focuses on the family dynamics that demand silence and secrecy.

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A candid, heartbreaking memoir of a mother-daughter bond lost over a refusal to acknowledge childhood sexual abuse. -Tucker Liebermann, Independent Book Review The book focuses on the power of speaking truth and finding your own inner peace. As the editor in chief of Inspiring Lives Magazine: The Magazine for Empowering Women, I have read many account of abuse over the years and this felt different because it wasn't graphic and it it had the storytelling elements so we got to go on a literal journey with the author. Shellie Lipsky

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