Talking Leaves will motivate survivors to get out of bed in the morning because they know that they are understood in the world. They know that they are not alone. The book addresses all issues related to the experiences of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. It exposes and explores the guilt, shame, revictimization, no contact family, fear of abandonment, attachment issues, brain trauma, and self-harm. Talking Leaves addresses issues from the position of hope to leave readers feeling empowered to do the work of healing. The daily readings make healing feel more manageable by pondering one aspect on healing at a time. This book takes the mystery out of healing one day at a time.