Rachel Thompson spills her soul through her powerful and affecting essays and poetry of her childhood sexual abuse, as well as of her abuser which happened to be her next door neighbor. Rachel’s horrific event molded and shaped her into the strong woman she is as well as the talented writer she is today. She writes with abandonment, bearing her soul in such a raw manner, her courage admired. Her words are visceral, compelling. As a survivor of abuse her words conveyed what’s been muted in many heart and souls, eclipsed by shame and guilt. A voice for those speechless, or those unable to reveal their pain through words written or spoken.

Rachel imparts the lingering damage the hideous actions a monster leaves behind the moment innocence is stolen. Your life is altered forever as you desperately sift through the wreckage hopeful you’ll be able to mend the many minute fractures. Rachel’s courage, strength and resilience is an example and a beacon of hope for other survivors dealing with the scars of abuse.

Bold writings on a taboo topic plaguing too many children, examining havocs aftermath.

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