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After...: The Impact of Child Abuse
'A kind, tough, brave, important little story ... it will be a godsend to so many people, grown, growing and very young' - Joanna Lumley OBE
I want to talk about the things that are happening to you... to us.
As a little girl, Libby Moore was sexually abused by someone she should have been able to trust. Sadly, her experience is not uncommon. Many vulnerable children find themselves trapped in similarly devastating situations.
Abuse leaves indelible marks; Libby lives with severe low self-esteem that has affected her relationships, career and choices into adulthood. She wishes that she could have supported and comforted her younger self, and explained that even when darkness seems all around light still exists. After... is Libby's way of reaching out and reconnecting with her younger self - and to all other survivors of child abuse.
Essential and heart-breaking, with powerful and expressive illustrations by acclaimed cartoonist Tony Husband, this is a compelling and universal personal story. It will comfort and inspire anyone who has suffered childhood violence and abuse, and act as a trusted, therapeutic resource. Full of sensitivity and understanding, it takes a clear-sighted look at how trauma can affect and shape us and explains how through self-compassion we can learn to embrace life and begin to live again.
I want to talk about the things that are happening to you... to us.
As a little girl, Libby Moore was sexually abused by someone she should have been able to trust. Sadly, her experience is not uncommon. Many vulnerable children find themselves trapped in similarly devastating situations.
Abuse leaves indelible marks; Libby lives with severe low self-esteem that has affected her relationships, career and choices into adulthood. She wishes that she could have supported and comforted her younger self, and explained that even when darkness seems all around light still exists. After... is Libby's way of reaching out and reconnecting with her younger self - and to all other survivors of child abuse.
Essential and heart-breaking, with powerful and expressive illustrations by acclaimed cartoonist Tony Husband, this is a compelling and universal personal story. It will comfort and inspire anyone who has suffered childhood violence and abuse, and act as a trusted, therapeutic resource. Full of sensitivity and understanding, it takes a clear-sighted look at how trauma can affect and shape us and explains how through self-compassion we can learn to embrace life and begin to live again.
64 pages, Paperback
Published March 31, 2020
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October 31, 2025
It's a really emotional book, especially if you relate to it all, I do feel like it doesn't share a lot of the impact of abuse, but what it does share is accurate, it was a quick read and the way it's written makes you feel seen and it made me have more compassion for my child self. I like the empowering moments in it. I'm glad I picked this book up in my library.
February 7, 2020
A heart-wrenching story delivered with feeling and tasteful illustrations.
I recently read "After..." The Impact of Child Abuse and I must say that despite the dark subject matter I found it very enlightening and well delivered in a thought-provoking way.
Libby Moore has certainly put a great deal of herself into the story in a very unusual way. This was delivered in the form of "little me," her young self as she fought and destroyed the demons of her past.
Her heart-rending story has been complemented by the tasteful and subtle illustrations of Tony Husband.
The whole book with its unusual flexi-cover, feel and size is a must-read for everyone. *****
I recently read "After..." The Impact of Child Abuse and I must say that despite the dark subject matter I found it very enlightening and well delivered in a thought-provoking way.
Libby Moore has certainly put a great deal of herself into the story in a very unusual way. This was delivered in the form of "little me," her young self as she fought and destroyed the demons of her past.
Her heart-rending story has been complemented by the tasteful and subtle illustrations of Tony Husband.
The whole book with its unusual flexi-cover, feel and size is a must-read for everyone. *****
November 2, 2023
A great book to help understand a victim of sexual abuse. So sad but done in a great way to bring healing and knowledge.
April 19, 2025
Introspective, heartbreaking but also healing. The things I would tell my inner child and younger self… A quick read but an important one.
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