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'I was born and broken in Birkenhead. I was unwanted, beaten, sold, swapped, photographed, filmed, left for dead, corrupted, blamed, betrayed and ignored. But I was also born with a fire inside me. I call it my Phoenix Fire. I am no victim - that word only describes what happened to me. Nor am I a survivor because that implies I am over it. I am a Phoenix - a work in progress. This is my story.' Shy wasn't meant to survive her childhood. Her mother beat her so severely that Shy was deaf by her first day in school. She would have boiling water poured over her in punishment for wetting the bed. And virtually every day, from the age of four, Shy was raped by her stepfather, Stan. When she was ten she was attacked so viciously by the gang of dockworkers Stan had sold her to that she was left for dead in a field, her skull fractured. Six years ago her testimony secured the imprisonment of Stan and his associates for a catalogue of crimes against children. But it was only after a journey fraught with horror - stealing to survive on the streets of London, prison and a suicide bid. Today, Shy is the internationally admired chief advocate for Phoenix Survivors, the campaigning group she founded with Sara Payne to fight for justice for victims of child sexual abuse. They have worked tirelessly with politicians, social services, the legal system and the media for justice for victims of child sex abuse. BROKEN is the most hard-hitting memoir of overcoming abuse you will ever read. It is both a challenge and an inspiration.
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First published February 7, 2008
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January 10, 2009
'soul-raping torture'
These are the authors words describing her going against her abusers defense team many, many years after the fact. I'd use those words to describe almost every single experience of her entire childhood.
The cover of this book claims it to be "the most shocking true story of abuse ever told". When I saw that I took it with a grain of salt- EVERY abuse case is shocking, every abuse case is horrible. Well, they were right. I've read countless books of this nature and have yet to come across anything even close to what this woman endured as a toddler, child, and teenager.
Shy Keenan was abused basically from birth, sexually, physically, emotionally and any other kind you can think of. There were very few people in her life that didn't abuse her and those few were kept far away by her "mother" (I use the quotes because while she was her birth mother I have a truly hard time calling the woman a mother) and step father. During her childhood and teenage years she was repeatedly molested and raped by her step father, sold to his friends and friends of their friends, made to pose nude for pictures, and so much more.
She tried more than once to tell her "mother" who either didn't believe her or just plain didn't care enough to stop it, depending on which time she was told. She tried telling authority figures, professionals, everyone at one time or another and was ignored by all. Her socail services files held comments that she was promiscuious, sexually attacking her step father, an all around problem child.
I'll be blunt- this is a HARD book to read in the sense that these things that she went through are truly not something most of us can understand. It's a very EASY book in that she's a great writer. She's a great writer who takes you through her life story (which had to have been very difficult I'm sure) with so much emotion and so much feeling that you can't help but struggle through every single emotion out there yourself. Even at such a young age she was so strong, doing her best to protect her baby sister and take on more of the abuse herself and trying to care for her "mother" when she was sick. Mrs. Keenan is able to do what a lot of others in her situation haven't been able to do for me and that is to make me truly understand how she felt, as much as it's possible to without having gone through this myself, and truly make me ache for her and everyone else affected by these evil people she had the bad luck to have to live her life around.
If you're looking for something easy to read I wouldn't dare stop here but if you like reading about strong women, women who were able to make it against overwhelming odds, then this is your book. I can think of none better.
I wish Mrs. Keenan all the luck in the world and trust me, she deserves it.
These are the authors words describing her going against her abusers defense team many, many years after the fact. I'd use those words to describe almost every single experience of her entire childhood.
The cover of this book claims it to be "the most shocking true story of abuse ever told". When I saw that I took it with a grain of salt- EVERY abuse case is shocking, every abuse case is horrible. Well, they were right. I've read countless books of this nature and have yet to come across anything even close to what this woman endured as a toddler, child, and teenager.
Shy Keenan was abused basically from birth, sexually, physically, emotionally and any other kind you can think of. There were very few people in her life that didn't abuse her and those few were kept far away by her "mother" (I use the quotes because while she was her birth mother I have a truly hard time calling the woman a mother) and step father. During her childhood and teenage years she was repeatedly molested and raped by her step father, sold to his friends and friends of their friends, made to pose nude for pictures, and so much more.
She tried more than once to tell her "mother" who either didn't believe her or just plain didn't care enough to stop it, depending on which time she was told. She tried telling authority figures, professionals, everyone at one time or another and was ignored by all. Her socail services files held comments that she was promiscuious, sexually attacking her step father, an all around problem child.
I'll be blunt- this is a HARD book to read in the sense that these things that she went through are truly not something most of us can understand. It's a very EASY book in that she's a great writer. She's a great writer who takes you through her life story (which had to have been very difficult I'm sure) with so much emotion and so much feeling that you can't help but struggle through every single emotion out there yourself. Even at such a young age she was so strong, doing her best to protect her baby sister and take on more of the abuse herself and trying to care for her "mother" when she was sick. Mrs. Keenan is able to do what a lot of others in her situation haven't been able to do for me and that is to make me truly understand how she felt, as much as it's possible to without having gone through this myself, and truly make me ache for her and everyone else affected by these evil people she had the bad luck to have to live her life around.
If you're looking for something easy to read I wouldn't dare stop here but if you like reading about strong women, women who were able to make it against overwhelming odds, then this is your book. I can think of none better.
I wish Mrs. Keenan all the luck in the world and trust me, she deserves it.
December 12, 2025
A horrifying tragic NF book based off of severe childhood sex abuse. Next time you look at an addict or homeless person and speak hate. Go read this book. This is a common way they get to there 😢
January 19, 2009
This was such an emotionally written book (that affected me so deeply)that it has taken me some time to think about how to word my review.
BROKEN is a heart breaking account of YES one of the worst cases of child abuse I have ever read. I found myself horrified yet unable to stop turning the pages to find out how she survivied to even write this.
I loved the ending and knowing that "the monsters" in her life were held accountable (but not as much as they should of been). What was so sad for me was she never stopped loving the one person who should of protected her...her own mother. We see this so often in abused children, no matter how bad the abuse is, they still love and want the acceptance of the parent or loved one. Almost like the dog who is kicked and will still crawl back for more. I am happy for Shy that she was able to get past her childhood abuse and share her story with the world. I am sure that it was part of her healing process and may I say she has done a fine job and has went on to be an advocate for others. This is well written, well edited and well done! Bravo Shy!
BROKEN is a heart breaking account of YES one of the worst cases of child abuse I have ever read. I found myself horrified yet unable to stop turning the pages to find out how she survivied to even write this.
I loved the ending and knowing that "the monsters" in her life were held accountable (but not as much as they should of been). What was so sad for me was she never stopped loving the one person who should of protected her...her own mother. We see this so often in abused children, no matter how bad the abuse is, they still love and want the acceptance of the parent or loved one. Almost like the dog who is kicked and will still crawl back for more. I am happy for Shy that she was able to get past her childhood abuse and share her story with the world. I am sure that it was part of her healing process and may I say she has done a fine job and has went on to be an advocate for others. This is well written, well edited and well done! Bravo Shy!
April 1, 2012
This is the most harrowing book I have read, I cannot believe how she was let down by the authorities. The social workers, police and even the courts all let her down even when her father was convicted of part of the abuse she was allowed to return home with him and then was told it was 'her fault'.I was very relieved when she eventually had been heard albeit by the BBC and Shy could then put karen behind her although she will always be in her head. Many other children had been abused by her father and his 'friends and she has tirelessly tried to help them but the authorities made her a troublemaker.
This is a very disturbing but honest account of the life of Shy and I feel it took a lot for her to write it.
This is a very disturbing but honest account of the life of Shy and I feel it took a lot for her to write it.
April 1, 2016
It is easy to write this book off as another squeamish, unimportant childhood memoir. The genre has taken off in recent years, after publishers realised the public thirst for "true life, success overcoming adversity" novels. This book serves an important purpose; it does not attempt to gloss over truly terrible details, nor sensationalise the violence that adults are capable of inflicting on a child - it simply offers the reader the chance to sit comfortably in the middle and explore their own feelings.
It would be unfair to give this book a low star rating purely for its true life content. It appears to me that reviewers are often so afraid of what they might read (and thus allow themselves to believe that they live in a world where children are not abused... We can wish...) and therefore either dismiss the book as "too gory" or avoid all together. That is surely an insult to the author? If you do not like the genre, do not read it!
The writing is uplifting, describing how a child can find beauty and hope in even the darkest of times. No child should have to go through what Shy did; and it simply baffles the mind how evil an adult can be towards their offspring. The books importance is proven through discussion, such as this review. Only by drawing attention to issues like this, as horrible as they are, can we as a society become more aware of the plight of innocent children who are being abused today. The author has done a great deal for raising awareness through her charity work, alongside mother of murdered schoolgirl Sara Payne. For that alone she should be commended.
It would be unfair to give this book a low star rating purely for its true life content. It appears to me that reviewers are often so afraid of what they might read (and thus allow themselves to believe that they live in a world where children are not abused... We can wish...) and therefore either dismiss the book as "too gory" or avoid all together. That is surely an insult to the author? If you do not like the genre, do not read it!
The writing is uplifting, describing how a child can find beauty and hope in even the darkest of times. No child should have to go through what Shy did; and it simply baffles the mind how evil an adult can be towards their offspring. The books importance is proven through discussion, such as this review. Only by drawing attention to issues like this, as horrible as they are, can we as a society become more aware of the plight of innocent children who are being abused today. The author has done a great deal for raising awareness through her charity work, alongside mother of murdered schoolgirl Sara Payne. For that alone she should be commended.
March 18, 2009
This book made me ponder why I read books of such genre...I always have been fascinated by this type of story because of my childhood and what goes on in a persons mind on why they do these horrible things. I have yet to come to a conclusion of why I think such men are so hurtfull. I most likely never will. Anymore then they have to be sick in the head. This book as I say every time I get done with one is the worst I have read yet. Not in the writing but in the abuse. As a mother to my wonderful babies I could not just sit back and do nothing to protect my child from such things. This mother is just as bad as the abuser in my eyes. It would take death to keep me from protecting my children. In this story the mother died long before the husband went to trial, but in my exspirience the mother never seems to get as bad of a sentence as the man she knew was doing the act..This is wrong she helped him abuse those children in my eyes..For some reason the children being abuse never see it this way. I do not know if this is a review of the book or a rant of anger on the subject. For anyone who wants to read a page turning abuse book this is that for sure. I feel so sorry for Shy she never got to be an innocent kid. My heart goes out to anyone who has suffered in life. You NEVER get over the effects of such abuse. Trust in people is never there. The dark places these type of abusers bring you ruins any chance of a normal trusting relationship. There is no punishment for this man and his friends that would be good enough.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 29, 2013
Reading this book reminded me of my own childhood, when I endured abuse. Shy's story also reminded me that many people go through much more abuse than I ever did, and if they can overcome it then so can I.
I was reminded with each chapter of the "crazies" we have in our world, our abusers, but I constantly wondered what happened to her stepfather to make him into the abuser he was. Was he hurt as a child? What did he endure? Did he ever seek help?
The relatives and friends who came to Shy's rescue reminded me of many of my own heroes, some of which are teachers in my school.
If the author ever sees my review, I want her to know I enjoyed the connection I felt with her, even though I went through nothing close to what she endured. Furthermore, her story empowered me to become all I can and speak out against the abuse. Her story renewed the spirit God used Erin Gruwell to place in me with the story of the Freedom Writers - the inspiration to become a teacher in a "bad" school district and try to be Supergirl for at least one child. There are children (and adults) everywhere who need someone, and BROKEN reminded me that I can use my own story to reach out to others.
Thank you for sharing your story.
I was reminded with each chapter of the "crazies" we have in our world, our abusers, but I constantly wondered what happened to her stepfather to make him into the abuser he was. Was he hurt as a child? What did he endure? Did he ever seek help?
The relatives and friends who came to Shy's rescue reminded me of many of my own heroes, some of which are teachers in my school.
If the author ever sees my review, I want her to know I enjoyed the connection I felt with her, even though I went through nothing close to what she endured. Furthermore, her story empowered me to become all I can and speak out against the abuse. Her story renewed the spirit God used Erin Gruwell to place in me with the story of the Freedom Writers - the inspiration to become a teacher in a "bad" school district and try to be Supergirl for at least one child. There are children (and adults) everywhere who need someone, and BROKEN reminded me that I can use my own story to reach out to others.
Thank you for sharing your story.
September 24, 2008
ALthough I say i liked this book, it made me extremely angry. Reading about another's sorrow is always humbling (for me) but reading this book made me really angry, and yet inspired. FOr some one to suffer such abuse and be overlooked on numerous occasions, yet to come out "on top" to help awaken ignorant and blind people from the fog they are in, and to bring such horrendous crimes to the forefront of people's minds is extraordinary.
A phoenix she is, and a very inspiring woman.
A phoenix she is, and a very inspiring woman.
September 12, 2009
I will never understand how a community could fail a child that cried so desperately for help. Not only did this book make me sad it also made me angry at those who failed her.
As a child I always felt safe because I had my mom. I can't begine to imagine the amount of fear this girl went through being abused and not being able to depend on her mom for protection.
While reading this I played her favorite song "What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted" and thought about her childhood and I just wanted to cry. It really does seem that song was wrote for her. This is one of the most heartbreaking books I have ever read.
As a child I always felt safe because I had my mom. I can't begine to imagine the amount of fear this girl went through being abused and not being able to depend on her mom for protection.
While reading this I played her favorite song "What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted" and thought about her childhood and I just wanted to cry. It really does seem that song was wrote for her. This is one of the most heartbreaking books I have ever read.
March 20, 2008
Sexually abused from the age of four, sold to paedophiles for only £15, a heatbreaking autobiography of how Shy turned the tables around on her abusers and building a new life as a mother and childrens campaingner.
I read an interview with the author in some Sunday newspaper and felt compelled to read it.
It's not the type of book I'm drawn to, and has some squeamish parts. I read the book in two sittings, which is a first for me as I've not been able to do that in a long time!
I read an interview with the author in some Sunday newspaper and felt compelled to read it.
It's not the type of book I'm drawn to, and has some squeamish parts. I read the book in two sittings, which is a first for me as I've not been able to do that in a long time!
August 14, 2015
I was excited to read this book. What happened to Shy is so horrible
But what is written in the cover is misleading! From there, I thought it's MAINLY physical abuse and SOME sexual abuse. But it was completely the opposite!
If I had known "abuse" here actually means "sexual abuse", I wouldn't have bought this book at all.
With respect to the author, one by one I started questioning some details that for me are very hard to be believed! like:
* When she entered the hospital having caught an STD and no one seemed to be interested about that! Is it so normal for a girl this young to have such a thing?!!
* She entered the hospital many times and had been fully checked without anybody noticing signs of rape on her?!!
* How come EVERYONE believed the silly story of Stanley defending himself after Shy announced being sexually abused by him?!!
If this was happening in Africa or one of the third world countries, then I'd say ok this is possible.People are ignorant,careless and they have important things to care about more than what's so called "abuse".
But when I see it was happening in one of the greatest first world countries in the 60th -70th of the last century, then it becomes literally unbelievable !!!
But what is written in the cover is misleading! From there, I thought it's MAINLY physical abuse and SOME sexual abuse. But it was completely the opposite!
If I had known "abuse" here actually means "sexual abuse", I wouldn't have bought this book at all.
With respect to the author, one by one I started questioning some details that for me are very hard to be believed! like:
* When she entered the hospital having caught an STD and no one seemed to be interested about that! Is it so normal for a girl this young to have such a thing?!!
* She entered the hospital many times and had been fully checked without anybody noticing signs of rape on her?!!
* How come EVERYONE believed the silly story of Stanley defending himself after Shy announced being sexually abused by him?!!
If this was happening in Africa or one of the third world countries, then I'd say ok this is possible.People are ignorant,careless and they have important things to care about more than what's so called "abuse".
But when I see it was happening in one of the greatest first world countries in the 60th -70th of the last century, then it becomes literally unbelievable !!!
November 19, 2023
I read and watch a lot of true crime and have heard so many crazy stories. However, this book shook me to my core. This might be the most disturbing story I have ever had to process. Every single page I turned boiled my blood just a little bit more than I thought possible. I wanted to reach into this book and save, hold and protect every child that endured the horrors of these disgusting men as well as the utterly useless and unhelpful social workers, law enforcement and family members who chose to turn a blind eye.
The level of courage it took Shy to revisit some of the darkest traumas one could endure and write a book about it has me speechless. I also feel so proud of her, to have achieved all that she has on the other side of her painful childhood. She has used all of her pain to fuel a fire that is determined and successful in helping SO many other victims.
Very easy 5 star but (big TW) please only pick up this book if you have the mental space for the truly heartbreaking journey of her life.
The level of courage it took Shy to revisit some of the darkest traumas one could endure and write a book about it has me speechless. I also feel so proud of her, to have achieved all that she has on the other side of her painful childhood. She has used all of her pain to fuel a fire that is determined and successful in helping SO many other victims.
Very easy 5 star but (big TW) please only pick up this book if you have the mental space for the truly heartbreaking journey of her life.
September 2, 2012
Ive marked this book as read and only gave it one star purely because I got as far as page 20 and could not go any further than that, I managed to read a boy called it right through but I don't know if this book touching on sexual abuse or what but I just can not read any more of this I just want to cry now and I feel freaking depressed cos I know this goes on (Ive been there) and still goes on today.
I can see by other comments and reviews that this girl grew up and got on her feet and try's to live a somewhat normal life I'm glad about that and wish her well and my heart goes out to all children who have suffered or continue to suffer and the hands of animals who call themselves men (I know what I'd like to called them)
now please excuse me I think I need to go be sick or have a good cry or both.
I can see by other comments and reviews that this girl grew up and got on her feet and try's to live a somewhat normal life I'm glad about that and wish her well and my heart goes out to all children who have suffered or continue to suffer and the hands of animals who call themselves men (I know what I'd like to called them)
now please excuse me I think I need to go be sick or have a good cry or both.
May 22, 2008
A heartbreaking story of abuse that goes on unspoken and unmentioned for years........how anyone can even think of doing this to an innocent child is beyond me. This sort of thing is probably still going on in our homes today, and as usual goes on unmentioned........a dirty secret that must be kept. The people that do these things to these children should be ashamed of themselves.
September 11, 2008
Heart wrenching and diturbing, this book shows you how indifference leads to...horror.
It also shows you the strength of spirit that burns within. A book that teaches you how easily the disturbed of this world can infiltrate and how we should never EVER let someone elses judgement of a person affect our treatment or opinion of them.
It also shows you the strength of spirit that burns within. A book that teaches you how easily the disturbed of this world can infiltrate and how we should never EVER let someone elses judgement of a person affect our treatment or opinion of them.
August 10, 2011
A story that had me in tears from beginning to finish. A must read and follow up with a look at her website. The pain coming through Shy's story was so raw, I just wanted to pick up this little girl and run. How Shy has managed to be able to rise is testament to her beautiful and strong character.
April 29, 2025
Such a heartbreaking read. For her to persevere after years of abuse, neglect, discrimination, and utter trauma is strength I cannot imagine.
November 23, 2024
While I don’t typically write reviews, I feel very moved to do so with this book.
There were several times I seriously considered stopping as it was incredibly difficult at times to read. However, the author was brave enough to share her story, and I felt she should be heard. It’s truly unfathomable to me how the system failed her and perpetuated the abuse. As a school psychologist, I’m appalled and completely heartbroken for her and the countless other victims. Her story really made me pause. I pray that if I ever encounter a child who is enduring abuse that I will be able to get them the help they need to get out of the situation.
There were several times I seriously considered stopping as it was incredibly difficult at times to read. However, the author was brave enough to share her story, and I felt she should be heard. It’s truly unfathomable to me how the system failed her and perpetuated the abuse. As a school psychologist, I’m appalled and completely heartbroken for her and the countless other victims. Her story really made me pause. I pray that if I ever encounter a child who is enduring abuse that I will be able to get them the help they need to get out of the situation.
July 23, 2025
monsters do exist
The heartbreaking true story of a young girl whose life was abhorrent. Born to an unloving mother who physically abused her from birth to then be sexually molested for years by her step father before she could even talk.
Abandoned by the authorities, failed by social services, forced into institutions, sold to the lowest of the low. How this woman survived is a powerful story.
The heartbreaking true story of a young girl whose life was abhorrent. Born to an unloving mother who physically abused her from birth to then be sexually molested for years by her step father before she could even talk.
Abandoned by the authorities, failed by social services, forced into institutions, sold to the lowest of the low. How this woman survived is a powerful story.
May 31, 2024
The only thing i can say about this book is that it brings up alot of emotions, but mostly anger. How could so many people fail her!
This is a book that all social workers need to read so that it can change and instead of victim blaming and hating we can change to standing next to the victim.
This is a book that all social workers need to read so that it can change and instead of victim blaming and hating we can change to standing next to the victim.
August 18, 2024
This book is heart breaking, challenging and utterly inspiring. Gives an amazing insight into the horrors of child abuse and survivors of this… Definitely a recommended read but be aware of potential triggers.
May 21, 2023
A heartbreaking book dealing with dark themes. Shy Keenan is a very brave lady for going through all she has done and becoming a victim advocate for those who were victims like her.
June 2, 2024
What a tragic, devastating story. How someone can live through everything Shy has, and write about it is unbelievable.
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November 2, 2024The saddest book I have ever read. I’m in awe of this woman and all that she went through
June 12, 2024
Brilliantly written
December 28, 2024
Very good read let down by the police and social services it is heart breaking won't say no more
February 3, 2025
This book was a tough read. Have to be able to get through all the horrible details that happened in her life. The saddest part is that her mother knew about the abuse and did absolutely nothing to stop it. I’m glad she survived and was able to tell her story!
April 19, 2024
This book broke my heart. I had to take lots of breaks throughout and almost quit it altogether as it’s very hard to read what she went through. She was brave enough to tell her horrible story so I needed to be brave enough to read it. What a life she had and so glad she was able to get some semblance of justice in the end. Feel like she deserved more from everyone involved.
July 18, 2010
This remarkable heartbreaking true story covers Shy Keenan’s life in a dysfunctional family with a paedophile stepfather Stanley who, along with others, sexually abused her since she was a four years old. Sadly the authorities, particularly the Social Services, Police and Care Homes (some of the latter having abusive paedophile staff to exacerbate the problems) were uncooperative and grossly incompetent in pursuing the perpetrators, while concentrating on believing the lies of the mother and stepfather over many years - instead blaming the wild child Shy Keenan.
Some 40 years later, Shy eventually pulled together incontrovertible evidence, with the help of the BBC Newsnight programme, which aired the story on TV and eventually led to Stanley (then in his 70’s) and a few others receiving prison sentences.
In 2006, Shy and Sara Payne, whose 8 year old daughter was abducted, abused and murdered by a released known paedophile some years ago, came together as Phoenix Chief Advocates, for the victims of child abuse.
The book quotes website http://www.phoenixsurvivors.com.
NOTE: It seems that this website was closed in 2008. See:
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/...
If you Google Shy Keenan, many other relevant websites are available.
Some 40 years later, Shy eventually pulled together incontrovertible evidence, with the help of the BBC Newsnight programme, which aired the story on TV and eventually led to Stanley (then in his 70’s) and a few others receiving prison sentences.
In 2006, Shy and Sara Payne, whose 8 year old daughter was abducted, abused and murdered by a released known paedophile some years ago, came together as Phoenix Chief Advocates, for the victims of child abuse.
The book quotes website http://www.phoenixsurvivors.com.
NOTE: It seems that this website was closed in 2008. See:
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/...
If you Google Shy Keenan, many other relevant websites are available.
April 19, 2009
This was the true story of an abused girl and so very hard to read at times. I kept wondering if her life would ever get better and simultaneously be amazed that it actually could get worse than the page before. How could anyone treat a child in that manner? Hideous.
Thankfully it did have resolution and justice in the end. It is absolutely amazing that this woman was able to make a successful (emotional and physical) life for herself after all of the trauma she had to endure. The power of the human spirit is an awesome thing. Of course, I also believe it can only triumph with the power of God's grace. It's too bad that she struggles with the idea that there is a God. I'm not surprised though. Who wouldn't have trouble believing after what she went through? Maybe one day she'll see, as I saw, how He saved her in so many ways.
Thankfully it did have resolution and justice in the end. It is absolutely amazing that this woman was able to make a successful (emotional and physical) life for herself after all of the trauma she had to endure. The power of the human spirit is an awesome thing. Of course, I also believe it can only triumph with the power of God's grace. It's too bad that she struggles with the idea that there is a God. I'm not surprised though. Who wouldn't have trouble believing after what she went through? Maybe one day she'll see, as I saw, how He saved her in so many ways.
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