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Survivors of childhood sexual abuse can begin a recovery journey informed by accurate understandings, not myths, and empowered by processes that help them thrive. This book helps survivors find the road to recovery and learn healthy practices that will lead to thriving, not just surviving. Written for men and women by an author who is herself a survivor, this guide tells the truth about what complex trauma means for your physical and mental health. Readers will learn how to build key recovery processes into their lives, including grieving, meaning-making, forging healthy connections with others, and finding hope. This guidance is scientifically-based, in findings from positive psychology.   With self-assessments, journaling prompts, and suggested action steps to help you leave your darkness behind, this book is your essential interactive guide through the recovery journey. Chapter 1. Childhood Sexual Abuse: You Are Not Alone  Chapter 2. Understanding Complex Trauma  Chapter 3. Recovery  Chapter 4. Resilience  Chapter 5. Grief  Chapter 6. Meaning  Chapter 7. Spirituality  Chapter 8. Connection  Chapter 9. Forgiveness  Chapter 10. Hope  Chapter 11. Thriving  Also includes references and an extensive index.