Overview
Christa's story is different from my own, yet the struggle is the same. As I read Learning to Trust Again, I found myself saying," Yes, that's it! That's exactly what it's like" I truly identified with her. She records with realism and accuracy her emotional and spiritual journey from victim to survivor to overcomer.
Teresa, abuse survivor and overcomer
With a rare blend of integrity, depth, and courage, Ms. Sands employs her descriptive prose--honed through years of personal journaling--to draw us through the agonizing and life-giving journey that a sexual abuse victim can take toward the heart of a God who consumes the deepest of tragedies with his unrelenting love. This book is an offer to all who are willing to read it with an open heart to find the deepest form of hope by embracing the paradox: "Whoever loses his life for Me will find it."
Scott A Courey, MSW Lighthouse Christian Counseling Holland, Michigan
I admire Christa's courage, candor, and passion. Leaning to Trust Again clearly shows what God has done in her life, the importance of His Word in the healing process, and how He can redeem a very difficult life experience to help others.
Jeanette Vought, Ph.D., Founder, executive director, Christian Recovery Center, Minneapolis, MN coauthor, Helping Victims of Sexual Abuse
Synopsis
Trust is one of the precious abilities that dies when a child is sexually abused. Christa Sands' personal testimony of her own dark pit and subsequent struggle back into the light will both amaze and encourage you. Sands guides you on an intimate journey to show that with God there can be healing, even from the terrors of abuse. An excellent book for someone you know who struggles with this turmoil.