Surviving Childhood Abuse: A Real Conversation:
A TRUE STORY OF CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE AND THE HEALING PROCESS - A PERSONAL HEALING JOURNEY
Surviving childhood abuse is not just about making it through the trauma—it’s about learning how to live after it. The effects of emotional, physical, or sexual abuse in childhood can echo into adulthood in many ways: low self-worth, anxiety, trust issues, relationship struggles, and even physical health problems. But healing is possible.
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The first major step is acknowledgment. Many survivors were taught to minimize, suppress, or deny what happened to them. But calling it what it is—abuse—is powerful. It shifts the blame off the survivor and onto the experience where it belongs.
Therapy, especially trauma-informed modalities like EMDR, somatic experiencing, or internal family systems, can help survivors process pain in a safe way. For some, journaling, support groups, and spiritual practices provide clarity and community. Others find healing through creative expression, advocacy, or writing—like Cheryl Bloom has.
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Cheryl’s work speaks to survivors who are ready to reclaim their voice. Her coaching and writing aim to guide others through the messiness of recovery with honesty, compassion, and hope. She reminds us that healing isn’t linear, and it doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to be real.
If you or someone you know is navigating life after childhood trauma, know this: it’s not too late. The road may be long, but you don’t have to walk it alone.
Hope for those who suffer from abuse in any form. You are worthy! Embracing Therapy and a Life Filled with Love, Laughter, and Blessings after an early life of sexual and mental abuse.
A Book About Surviving Abuse and the Happy Life That Followed
In the powerful memoir “Forgotten Memories, Frozen in Time”, author Cheryl Bloom courageously shares her personal story of survival, resilience, and healing. This book sheds light on the often silenced topic of childhood sexual abuse and offers hope to those who have experienced similar trauma. We will explore the reasons why this book is essential and how understanding abuse can lead to a life filled with love, laughter, and blessings.
Cheryl stated. “Was this normal, being hurt by a father that was supposed to love and protect? This was so confusing for me. How do you tell someone when you don’t know what to call it? Who do you turn to when it IS your father?"
HOW CHILD ABUSE AFFECTS ADULT SURVIVORS
This book was written from the heart by Cheryl, who had no one to turn to when she was being abused, not even her Mother! "Mommy, I don't want to go to church with daddy....he hurts me there." So her mind turned inward and built a fortress for protection, the only thing it could control. This allowed Cheryl to function normally as she matured and survived the abuse. Today, Cheryl is a successful entrepreneur. She ran a family restaurant, works as an artist, and is also an author.
ADULT SURVIVORS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
How do you tell someone when you don’t know what to call it? So many times, trying to tell someone, but not having the correct words and being threatened "if I did say something.” Thus began her mind’s only way of protecting her by hiding the memories away from her conscious mind and freezing them in time. "Mommy, I don't want to go to church with daddy....he hurts me there." - Learn the signs of abuse so you are aware and not "looking the other way".
Grateful for the strength that comes from healing! Breaking free from the pain of childhood abuse has been a tough journey, but with God's grace, I've found the courage to rebuild and live a full life. Let's support each other in our healing journeys. There is hope, and you're never alone - Cheryl
The Benefits of Reading Cheryl Bloom’s Story
Cheryl Bloom’s books are more than just memoirs—they're lifelines for anyone seeking light after darkness. Her firsthand account of surviving sexual abuse as a young child is raw, courageous, and deeply human. What sets her story apart is not just the pain she endured, but the strength she discovered within it.
Reading her work can benefit both survivors and supporters in powerful ways:
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Validation and Empowerment: Survivors often struggle with shame and isolation. Cheryl’s openness helps others feel seen and less alone.
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Practical Insight: Her path includes the real ups and downs of recovery, offering relatable tools and truths—not sugar-coated slogans.
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Emotional Connection: Through vulnerability and honesty, Cheryl builds a bridge between her readers and their own inner healing.
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Inspiration to Keep Going: Her transformation from victim to empowered woman encourages others to believe in the possibility of change.
Whether you’ve lived through trauma or love someone who has, Cheryl Bloom’s books provide a voice that says: you can survive, you can heal, and you are not defined by what happened to you.
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