I am currently in therapy for the trauma caused by childhood abuse. In my quest for healing, I have been devouring every piece of literature I can find on this topic. However, I made an unfortunate mistake when I purchased this particular book without realizing that it is written from a Christian perspective. This, in my opinion, is extremely dangerous.

The author makes all sorts of claims about Jesus being the son of God and the redeemer. But extensive research has repeatedly shown that Jesus did not rise from the dead and that there is no evidence to support the existence of a God, regardless of the specific religion or denomination. Throughout human history, the concept of gods (in the plural) has existed simply because humans have an inherent need to make sense of the things they cannot understand. But just because we wish something to be true does not make it so.

Unfortunately, historical evidence also reveals that much of Christianity has borrowed elements from pagan religions and has been heavily censored by men in order to control the masses. There is absolutely zero evidence that God exists. Therefore, writing a trauma recovery book based on the idea of "God" miraculously healing people is not only unhelpful but also potentially harmful.

For those who have endured sexual abuse, it can be truly helpful to see Langberg's gentle posture and clear speaking. I highly value the sections that consider the diverse ways abuse can harm a person in the long term and the steps she lays out for what healing might look like in those areas.

I also appreciate her deliberate use of the term'survivor' instead of 'victim'. This helps people understand the significance of their experiences without making them feel helpless. Her mentality is明显 different from many others who view abuse survivors as passive sufferers with no agency, which can exacerbate the worst mental effects of abuse. She truly affirms that a person has the ability to work through, process, and heal. However, it seems to me that in the general popular conversation,'survivor' is increasingly being used just as a nicer way of saying 'victim'.

While Langberg frequently points to Christ throughout the book, which is a good thing, the main focus is on Christ's suffering as commiseration and bringing/ensuring healing (if not in this life, then in heaven). The atoning nature of Christ's suffering is somewhat obscured. In fact, any suffering mentioned in the book is presented as a result of living in a sinful world. Langberg is working hard to combat the lie that many survivors believe - that they are somehow at fault for the abuse they endured. This is definitely a lie that needs to be debunked. But it seems to me that the crucial battle against this lie sometimes overshadows the reality that survivors are also sinful and will respond to their suffering in sinful ways. They need someone to atone for their sin, not just to restore them from brokenness. In other words, the atoning work of Christ's suffering is also very good news for survivors.

Finally, although there is a great deal of good wisdom in this book, it presents the healing process as mainly being done through a professional counselor. Although Langberg indicates in the last section that she wants to help churches think about how to assist someone confronting and processing their abuse, the church is actually completely absent from that last section. As a result, there is no redemptive picture of the role of the church presented - only examples of how pastors can abuse their authority and those under their care. My concern is that without a redemptive view of the role of the body of Christ in helping survivors heal, the individualistic view of Christian discipleship that is so prevalent these days will be perpetuated.

I would recommend this book to pastors and those walking with someone processing sexual abuse. However, I'm not sure if I would directly recommend it to the intended audience, at least not on its own.

I utilize this book in my counseling practice while collaborating with victims of childhood sexual abuse.

It出色地做到了充满爱意地提醒你如何从内在以及从上天那里找到力量，去克服它可能对你施加的束缚。

作者的语气是耐心的、柔和的且抚慰人心的。她探讨了受害者和幸存者挣扎的许多方面。

尤其令我喜欢的是关于虐待如何改变我们的思维、身体以及精神之旅的那些部分。

这本书为那些在童年遭受过性虐待的人们提供了宝贵的指导和支持，帮助他们在康复的道路上迈出坚实的步伐。

它让读者明白，尽管过去的经历可能带来了巨大的痛苦，但通过找到内在的力量和依靠上天的帮助，他们有能力克服困难，重新找回自己的生活。

This is a beneficial starting point for those attempting to navigate their narrative regarding sexual abuse.

Readers should be aware that it is not a substitute for professional therapy. In that regard, some will find this resource more useful than others, depending on their position in their journey. However, this is not intended as a discouraging comment about reading this book.

Overall, this book is perhaps best read slowly, with a compassionate friend who is willing to be there for you regardless of what the book reveals. Additionally, I would recommend it to those in a caring role for others to better understand how abuse impacts a person and their thinking. There is an outstanding appendix on how to accompany someone on their healing journey.

One thing to note is that there are instances where I believe the chapters could have been ordered differently (especially in the last two sections) to vary the intensity. So, don't be afraid to follow the written advice to skip around as necessary. This is the sole reason I gave it four stars, as I felt the editor could have provided more assistance in the formatting aspect.