Victims Make the Best Birdhouses

De: Larry L. Franklin

Narrado por: Ross Blilie

Duración: 4 h y 48 m

Resumen del Editor

Larry Franklin believes he should have known on that summer day in 1950 that this was not normal. But he was the youngest and smallest of the four boys in a place where the unspeakable was normal.

In 1992, when Franklin turned 50, a chance conversation with his mother opened the door to repressed memories of physical and sexual abuse. The worst left him hugging the bathroom stool throughout the night. As his mind began to crumble, a piece here, a piece there, he learned that the trips to the barn were far from normal. Separating fact from fiction was like finding a gnat in the forest.

The '90s were damning times for the believers of repressed memories. Non-believers shunned those who claimed to be victims of childhood sexual abuse. These doubts and Franklin’s reluctance to believe the unbelievable, increased his anxieties and likely added years to his struggle.

With the guidance of his therapist, Franklin began his 20-year journey from sexual abuse to a better life. He went from short-term to long-term therapy with a psychologist and a few individuals who became Franklin’s support group. Together they served as a non-judgmental team that helped him through the most challenging time of his life.

His memoir is a blueprint for moving from victim to a survivor; a place where injured souls can flourish when light is allowed to shine. The story is an emotion-packed story designed to allow the curious listener to visit a different world.

©2022 Larry Franklin (P)2023 WiDo Publishing

Wow!!!

Larry Franklin bravely confronts the demons of his past and shares his journey from pain to triumph. With raw honesty and vulnerability, he takes readers on a deeply personal and emotional journey, offering a powerful message of hope and healing for survivors of childhood abuse.

Outstanding Job

An emotional, intimate story.
People who have experienced such profound trauma and suffering often manage to develop compassion, connection, and a deep understanding of their own existence and of others.
A story of survival, redemption and new found balance.
I really enjoyed it very much. Excellent recording as well.

Emotional

Through his emotional and inspiring story, Franklin offers a powerful blueprint for other survivors to move beyond victimhood and reclaim their lives. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking hope and guidance in the aftermath of trauma.

A searing story of sexual abuse and redemption

This was quite painful to listen to but extremely touching, the journey that the little boy had to go through to emerge from these traumatic memories is something no one who has any heart would wish on anybody. A very emotional listen.