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Sunday, May 15, 2016

Journey to Heal by Crystal M. Sutherland



      I have had the chance to be on the launch team of several books last year, and lined up with many this year. Once I heard of Crystal's new book, Journey to Heal: Seven Essential Steps of Recovery for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse, I knew I wanted in.
      My personal story is very complicated having dealt with sexual assault as a teenager, and then as an adult dealing with the life-altering choices of my (now ex) husband and the abuse he inflicted on one of my own children. My personal path has led me to recovery through Christ and his plans for my life. But I certainly did it the hard way. And my now heart (and future career in counseling) is in helping others who have suffered childhood sexual abuse and sexual assault, much like Crystal.
      Crystal has taken her own personal journey and given us a gentle, seven step outline to walk through the process of healing. If you're reading this, possibly you or someone you love has been affected by this type of abuse and one of the strongest glimpses into this book I found right in the introduction, "You're Not Alone", where Crystal writes, "My story doesn't end in abuse and brokenness, and neither does yours."
      I'd like to echo that.  I am personally grateful for this book for it's simple overview of the healing process. I really wish I had it in my hands 20 years ago. Healing is never simple, but each step is outlined in an easy to read, conversational tone, clear-cut suggestions to "Move Forward" at the end of each chapter, and Journey Essentials-very practical actions that relate to each step.  I may not have had this resource then, but now that I do, I will certainly be sharing as needs are known. 



There is hope for real healing, for God to pick up and restore all the pieces that feel broken, and to come to a place of wholeness once again. 


My little blog post is at the end of the launch process and blog tour, but hopefully we'll wrap this beautiful start up with a bang.  If this topic resonates with you or a loved one, I'd like to offer several resources for you to begin your own journey to heal. 

 1. Here are 2 very important links for Crystal's website and the one specifically for the book. 
Crystal's website and Journey to Heal.  From Crystal's website you can connect with her on several social media sites, as well as a Closed Group (private) Support Group right on Facebook. 
At the Journey to Heal site you will find more information about an upcoming (starting June 1st!) online course that will walk through the book in seven weeks.

2. You can purchase the book at your choice of retailers: AmazonChristian Bookstores, or Barnes and Noble

3. I'm going to offer a free copy, signed by the author and sent directly to you. Please share this post on Facebook, or other social media and tag me in the comments. All will be entered in a drawing to be held Thursday, May 19, 2016. If you wish to share with someone in private message, that's ok too...just send me a screenshot! Comment below and I'll be looking for the notification. For screenshots, my email is escreusere@gmail.com 

4. Feel free to contact me by email or Facebook, I'd be willing to discuss the book, counseling options or just be a safe listening ear as you begin your Journey. 

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