Elijah Goldberg

Unrape Yourself Elijah Goldberg

"Past events don't cause your present misery." This is just one of the eye opening quotes in this book that will make survivors of rape and sexual abuse look at their own victimisation with new eyes. It IS possible to recover from rape, incest and abuse. This book is a short self help guide for survivors. Yes, if you're reading this you're a survivor, not a victim. It looks at the effects sexual abuse has, namely depression and anger and suggests logical ways to overcome the debilitating thought patterns that continue to make people feel miserable long after the abuse or rape took place. This book is easy to read and well organised, allowing readers to read one section at a time and to dip in and out at their own leisure. If you're looking for an academic study of the effects of sexual abuse, this book isn't for you. But if you're a survivor looking to recover, or a professional who wants to help their clients heal, this book is ideal. It's written with compassion, clarity, common sense and humour. A must read for anyone who is sick of feeling miserable after abuse and rape and who wants to reclaim their life back.