The book Breaking The Chains of Abuse is written by Sue Atkinson, who is a survivor of any kind of abuse both in childhood and adulthood. She wanted to share to her fellow survivors the practical guide on how to recover from the hurts regarding the abuse.

As a reader and fellow survivor of the abuse of verbal and non-verbal, I found this book as a perfect fit for any depression sufferers. Since this book is known as a practical guide, there are some strategies and tips that are taught in this book, which are sensible to follow.

Summary

Most people tell that the abused people are wallowing in the pasts. They cannot recover because they are chained from the past incidents where in they were abused. So, Sue Atkinson would like to propose about the strategies on breaking the chains, which can be found in an organized support group where in you can define your source of strength.

And, how did she attain the empowerment to break the chains of abuse? By writing prose, drawing, painting, hugging and talking to her stuff animals and dolls as if they are representing her inner self did the action for her to obtain the recovery. These ideas are from the people of her support group, which gave her counsel regarding the matter.

The psychologists tried to define that there are three paths of healing: uncovery, discovery, and recovery. The longest process of healing is uncovery of feelings and burried memories of abuse, and then the discovery of actions and strategies follow. In short, we should acknowledge our emotions, and we should not keep quiet about the truth that we are abused. And, it is common for the abused people that they are suffering from depression.

The book also elaborates the subject on feelings of anger and path of forgiveness. Anger is very common to depressed people who are survivors of abuse. The feelings of anger should be expressed in a right manner, which we cannot harm other people around us. And, forgiveness is an attitude of letting go of past memories regarding the incidents we were abused for the sake of our mental health. It is a difficult process because it takes a lot of time but it soothes our spirit if the forgiveness is on the processed.

Conclusion

We all have big dreams and better life, so why we should remain stagnant in our position of the path of healing. Therefore, we should keep going and move forward. God’s unconditional love and mercy would lead us to healing and better life.