Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-255).
Contents
The reality of a war: facing the battle -- The enemy: sin and shame -- Deflection: the clash with contempt -- The war zone: strategies for abuse -- Powerlessness -- Betrayal -- Ambivalence -- Secondary symptoms -- Style of relating -- The unlikely route to joy -- Honesty -- Repentance -- Bold love.
Summary
An intensely personal and specific look at childhood sexual abuse. Explores the secret lament of the soul damaged by sexual abuse and finding the hope buried there by God whose unstained image we all bear.