Life After Hell: Surviving Sexual Abuse
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Life After Hell: Surviving Sexual Abuse - Kindle edition by Gladys Quintal, M.R. Saxton. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or. www.farmersmarketmusic.com After being separated from my mother twice in my 10 short.
Physical complaints commonly include chronic pain syndromes, various gastrointestinal or musculoskeletal symptoms, sleep and eating disorders, and sexual dysfunction. Prevalent psychological and behavioral dysfunctions include depression, anxiety, sexual dysfunction, self-injury and dissociative states. In the medical setting, I would argue in favor of all patients being queried about any prior sexual abuse and trauma. If we limit our screening only to people with symptoms that defy medical diagnosis, we will miss a great number of opportunities to identify victims of abuse who might benefit from therapeutic interventions.
In fact, a study published in in the Journal of the American Board of Family Practice revealed that, when proactively screened, about 40 percent of women in a primary care setting reported having experienced some form of childhood sexual contact, and 1 in 6 of those women had been raped as a child. Counseling and psychotherapy can prove to be a godsend for adult survivors of childhood sexual trauma according to Rosemary Ehat, a psychotherapist in Berkeley with an interest in the victims of sexual abuse by Catholic priests. She reports that such survivors typically feel shame, guilt, self-loathing, and depression.
She says that "rather than realizing that the shame belongs to the perpetrator, the survivor feels bad and somehow tainted. Consequently, some wait 10, 20, or even 50 years before breaking the chains of silence that kept them locked in isolation. In addition to the physical and psychological expressions of their abuse, "these people also lose their religious and spiritual home" and "they go on with their lives but feel burdened by the secret and the feelings of betrayal and abandonment.
She also suggests that a healing and supportive environment may be found through participation in support groups like SNAP.
In a literary point of view, the writing was simple. If an adult continually invaded your privacy - by watching you shower, or making sexualized comments about your body, this is another form of sexual abuse. Confusion about Sexual Orientation. That summer, I remember looking up from the grass and her father was staring at me. Denial is an obstacle to getting help. Aug 22, Wanda Hartzenberg rated it it was amazing.
The alarming magnitude of childhood sexual abuse by Catholic priests as revealed in the new studies and the known high prevalence of abuse within the general public recommend that we vigorously speak out against this appalling and widespread crime. That we lend our voices to the victims, to help them break the silence that insulates them from opportunities for healing.
That as health care workers we assume a proactive stance in remaining mindful of the ways that their suffering can be expressed, physically and psychologically. Ehat reminds us, "Lifting the veil of secrecy and cover-ups is the first step in bringing about both private and communal healing. Psych Effects Story List. The S urvivors N etwork of those A bused by P riests. Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests www. Alameda Times Star - Thursday, May 06, It consumed her entire life, the priest's hand on her body creating a permanent tattoo that penetrated deeply into her soul.
The book is simply a blow by blow account of the abuse that the writer faced. To remark that the writer was bold enough to pen it down as a book is the understatement of the century. How often do we see abuse survivors come out with tales of torture? In a literary point of view, the writing was simple. The writer emoted in a unique way.
More than how the book was written, what was written really matters. We have seen lots of articles written in news papers and blogs about such rape and abuse incidents.
But when we read them it sends a shiver up our spine. Then imagine reading a riveting firsthand account of such events. It is rather disturbing in a way. She is a bold person who has survived hell. The writer and her book are inspiring. She has moved on found a husband and has children. I have no qualms at all with this book like I normally do even with a 5 star rated book! Quintal, salute her for boldness and whole heartedly recommend her book. Sep 19, Jennifer Davis rated it it was amazing.
This book is written about the not only the sexual abuse, but as well as the physical, and mental abuse the author experienced during her childhood and the struggles she had to go through to get justice. After many years of hell, she was finally able to escape the sexual abuse, but still suffered knowing that the monster was able to get away with it. After suffering for so many years, justice was finally served 30 years after her escape. Not only has she gotten justice for herself, but she has t This book is written about the not only the sexual abuse, but as well as the physical, and mental abuse the author experienced during her childhood and the struggles she had to go through to get justice.
Not only has she gotten justice for herself, but she has taken a prowling monster off the streets. Thank you to the author for having the courage to share your story. I hope it helps others to fight for the closure they need to survive. You are one strong lady. It hurts to see how much abuse is out there in the world. A real eye opener. I cannot put into words the emotions I feel after reading this. I am a mother of three and I can't imagine letting anything close to this happen to my children. They are my world and I would do anything to keep them safe. Reading this just broke my heart.
It made me want to take young Gladys and run away with her so she would never have to experience it.
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I applaud Gladys for writing this book. It couldn't have been easy to recount the horrible things that happened in her life. I'm so sorry she h I cannot put into words the emotions I feel after reading this. I'm so sorry she had to experience this.
But I have every confidence she grew into a wonderful woman with wonderful children and she would never in a million years let her children go through this. It seems no matter what country we live in the systems fail us. It's so sad to know. Thank you for sharing this experience Gladys. Hopefully people will read this and it will open their eyes.
May 31, Michelle Mauer rated it it was amazing. What an eye-opening read I give praise to the author for surviving this hell and being brave to share her story!! No one, especially a child, should have to live through this sort of life, if you can call it a life. Her mother should of had a spine and protected her children from this monster. It is amazing to me that I mother would think it was her child's fault for this happening to her.
On the other hand, obviously, the monster has a face that only his mother and the rest o My honest review: On the other hand, obviously, the monster has a face that only his mother and the rest of his family loves. They stand by him and blame a child for everything. Luckily, another girl woman now was brave enough to stand up against him and together they finally take the monster down!! Oct 10, Jane rated it really liked it Shelves: Based on a true story, Life After Hell is the harrowing account of the abuse and neglect this author suffered throughout her childhood.
The content is sometimes difficult to read, purely because of the suffering she endured. The book was written to get the message over to other abuse sufferers that there is a way out, that you can move on and that justice can be served. After over 30 years of struggling Gladys was finally able to see her abuser brought to justice, and I hope with that fact coupled Based on a true story, Life After Hell is the harrowing account of the abuse and neglect this author suffered throughout her childhood.
After over 30 years of struggling Gladys was finally able to see her abuser brought to justice, and I hope with that fact coupled with the publication of her story she can now find peace. Copy supplied for review Oct 14, JudyAnn rated it it was amazing. Gladys Quintal is a hero in my eyes! She survived and she gathered strength to tattle and keep tattling until she found a level of victory that she can use to move on in her life.
Added to her childhood days of damnation, she endured the legal system in her efforts to gather evidence on her own with the help of aunts and other family victims so that her tormenting step-father could be further prosecuted and legal justice meted out. Oct 26, Jeanette Hornby rated it really liked it Shelves: An horrific true account of abuse told simply yet cuts right to the core. The lack of care given to innocent children resonates deep within.
Gladys Quintal is to be commended for her courage and dignity in telling her story. Unspeakably evil Kudos to Gladys Quintal for never giving up and bringing this monster to justice! The abuse and pain - physical and emotional - that this animal inflicted on his two young stepchildren is unfathomable.
This is an extremely difficult account for the reader, but the story needs to be told. The author's resilience and determination in never giving up is commendable. Thanks I enjoyed your story. I am so sorry for all you endured but glad he went to prison. I wish it would have been life!
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My prayers are with you and thank you for sharing! This book was ablut the abuse of a young girl and her brother. They were abused by their step-father. This is the story of how he was made to pay for his crimes 30 years later. Dec 19, Marjorie rated it it was amazing. Surviving Sexual Abuse by Gladys Quintal is a book that you need to make sure you have some tissue with you.
This book grabs you from the beginning, holds you down on your seat and before you know it the pages are turning and turning and turning all the while with your mouth hanging open not believing what you have been reading. This book is a must read. It is the true story of Gladys Quintal and the hell she lived and went through while she was growing up. Her mother neglected both her and her brother. Then there was a stepfather This is when it all began..