Description

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Written in a child's voice, Finally Able to Tell is a vivid account of abuse. With the use of metaphor and memories, the reader will travel through Ivy's life of trauma and triumph, despair and determination, pain and healing. Each vignette transports the reader to a specific moment in Ivy's life. It is like you are there, living it, breathing it, understanding it as a child would. This voyage continues past the actual abuse through recovery and beyond. Finally Able to Tell will open your eyes to the reality of child abuse and deepen your understanding of the brutal damage inflicted. Your heart will break with Ivy as you witness her ordeal, then it will soar with her victories as healing begins. With heart-wrenching honesty, you will be taken on a journey that you will not soon forget. Warning: Although the names and locations have been changed to provide anonymity, this book is an account of real life child abuse. As such, it contains passages that some may find disturbing.