Facing The Dark

by Pamela Elaine Telford

382 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 6, 2026

Reviews

[Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

What stood out to me most was the emotional depth and vulnerability. The way Pamela describes trauma lingering even after leaving a toxic situation felt very real. The pacing allows you to sit with her experiences, from reconnecting with her past to rebuilding her identity piece by piece.

[Colleen G · Rating 5 out of 5]

A personal healing journey which offers guidance and hope to others

This book picks up where The Big Dark ended, although it can be read on its own. It is a deeply personal journey of healing and finding oneself after decades of abuse. The book shows that healing is not linear and it takes hard, emotional work - facing your demons - to find peace. Drawn from the author’s personal experience, this book offers non-judgmental guidance for those who are struggling with their own pain. Highly recommended.

[Edna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Facing the dark was another compelling memoir, taking glimpses from her past and learning for her future. She took charge of when she should date to taking time to re-explore her own feminine needs. She re-explored her passions that were denied by MKD and shares glimpses of her personal life with her handsome and thrives to this day. If anyone is going through something similar or knows someone, have them explore these memoirs they are packed with plenty of vital information.

[bri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pamela’s story of returning to her roots and trying to find herself again after years of being broken down was incredibly powerful. It’s not just about surviving, it’s about learning to trust yourself again and letting go of the past.