Unlock the Door

Beyond Sexual Abuse

By: Deb Maybury

Narrated by: Tanya Nakogee

Length: 15 hrs and 12 mins

Publisher's summary

Unlock The Door - Beyond Sexual Abuse illuminates thirty-nine stories of personal strength, courage, and resiliency. The author vividly captures the traumatic and lifelong effects of sexual abuse in her in-depth interviews. Topics include: Family Secrets, Trusted Others, To Punish-To-Protect, A Time To Heal, Advocacy and the audiobook also includes songs, about sexual abuse, written by the author.

The way to begin resolving trauma is to talk about it, to bring it to the light of day. As one of the contributors in Unlock The Door states, "When one person's words flow and another person listens, magic happens." In this book people speak and we, the audience, listens. And we must listen.

Best-selling author Gabor Maté M.D. wrote the powerful foreword. The main theme in the book is the focus on healing and moving beyond victimization as well as educating others about this devastating social issue. Survivors of sexual abuse often feel isolated and alone, Unlock The Door gives a voice to those who have not yet spoken, by allowing us to remember that we are not alone.

"Deb Maybury provides validation and hope to survivors whose lives, through no fault of their own, have been shaken body and soul. Her writing is terse, her point sharp and abundantly clear. Victims need a justice system that better serves their needs and more services capable of supporting their journey to wellness." (Dr. Fred Matthews, Psychologist)

©2013 Deb Maybury (P)2022 Deb Maybury

Unlock the door

This Audiobook included thirty nine personal strength, courage and resiliency stories. This guide is an impressive guide beyond the sexual abuse.
Author provided extensive insight of long life effects of sexual abuse.
By listening to this Audiobook you will be able to learn some effective skills to heal, advocate yourself, and moving beyond victimization.

Ground breaking book

This book really shows the devastating effect sexual abuse has on someone's life. Some of the statistics in this book are mind-blowing. I thought the personal stories were especially helpful, showing that abuse can affect people of all races and socioeconomic statuses. If only the abusers could listen to this, they might see how their choices leave life long scars.

An Incredible Accomplishment!

In this incredible audiobook, we discover the stories of 39 separate survivors of childhood sexual abuse - this is a labor of intense research, compassion, and humanity!

Sincere congratulations to Deb Maybury for bringing their stories to light and offering insights and guidance for healing from the nightmarish trauma of childhood sexual abuse. If you're unfortunate enough to have lived through this kind of abuse, know that you're not alone. This audiobook is a precious resource and a triumph!

Insightful & Inspiring

I was captivated by this audiobook. Unlock The Door is a powerful and moving compilation of stories that will educate, encourage, and empower those who have experienced sexual abuse. I found the author's insights and perspectives to be incredibly beneficial and I'm so glad I listened to it. It is a must-listen for anyone who is looking to heal and move beyond the victimization of sexual abuse.

Mind Blowing

This book is a true masterpiece. The amount of time, research and thought that went into this audiobook is shown in the 39 personal stories from people who have experienced sexual abuse. Each story is powerful and shows you how many ways that sexual abuse can damage your life or even make you stronger as a person.

Most of all. if you have suffered from sexual abuse in the past this is something you can relate to and get help with building up the courage to speak out. It is important you don't hold anything back as it can damage you for many years to come. You will also learn some skills on how to heal and prevent getting into traumatic experiences again.

Overall, an excellent and important book.