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After Disclosure: A Non Offending Parent Reflects on Child Sexual Abuse

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I am one of the "children" this woman raised. She has devoted her life to caring for kids no one else wants. This book painfully and poetically describes the two years after she discovered that the man she fell in love with and married was a pedophile. The trauma caused to the nonoffending parent is an overwhelmingly underdicussed issue. What happens to this family after the secret is out and they try to rebuild their dreams is not only maddening but a beautiful testament to courage, love and determination.

This is an absolutely powerful story and beautifully told by this amazing woman. I am a non offending parent of a sexually abused child and having the ability to pick-up this story and connect to another parent who has walked in my shoes has been an amazing source of stregth for me. This is an excellent book for other parents, students, and individuals with in the system who are working to protect our children. A Must Read

I just finished this book. Wow is all I can say. I know the author of this book-and how she made it through what I call pure hell is beyond anything I could begin to imagine. She truly has had angels on her side. Her story adds a very emotional and personal feeling drawing the reader into a almost blended relation with the author. I am the Doug that she has mention-she and her children have been nothing but a blessing to our church and to me personally. If you have ever been touched by the horrors of sexual abuse, I recommend reading this book. The strength and encouragement is enough to help anyone cope.