Room in the Heart: Surviving a Childhood Undone, Fulfilling a Pact to Love

by Dana Andrews

This is a story Dana Andrews is finally ready to tell. It’s the story of how she survived a childhood of Cinderella-like emotional abuse by an unstable and punitive mother and somehow was able to fulfill a vow to raise her own five children surrounded by love. Dana says, “Looking back on the past it is easy to see that there is a plan—not always ours—that causes things to fall into place, just where they belong. We are so small in the scheme of things. Let peace fill your soul despite the noisy confusion of life. Embrace even the unexpected turns; often we make friends and learn lessons when we take these detours. There may be no flags to signify when we’ve finally healed—just a wiser, sandpapered, more patient and loving soul within us.”

183 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 12, 2017

Reviews

[Roots · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can not wait to read Dana Andrews book.
Just ordered my copy tonight. Tried writing a review on Amazon but having trouble. I can say Dana spoke with me in 2020 when I myself went through abuse. And something positive she said to me stuck with me and has done till this day.

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[Vallhund · Rating 5 out of 5]

An incredible story of healing from toxic childhood trama.

Well written. I feel like I was invited into the most intimate feelings of and healing from toxic parenting and childhood trauma. I am happy to know we can heal and have the love and life we all deserve. Thank you Dana for sharing your story.

[Masi · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this moving memoir, Dana Andrews shares her journey from a childhood marked by emotional abuse to building a family filled with love. With honesty and hope, she reflects on healing, faith, and the unexpected turns that shape us into stronger, wiser souls. A story of resilience, lessons, and the quiet triumph of love over pain.

[Bridget Holbert · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

Really well written first hand account of a young girl growing up unloved. Her mother took her anger out on her and yet treated her siblings well.