Terri Thorne
Synopsis
What happens when the people meant to shield you from harm are the ones who bring it closer?
A candid memoir of childhood sexual abuse, family violence, and hard‑won resilience.
For survivors and their allies: Follow an incest survivor through a maze of unsafe homes, abusive family relationships, and the long shadow of childhood trauma.
For those seeking language for their own story: Experience a deeply honest trauma memoir that gives words to complex emotions—shame, loyalty, fear, and the fragile hope of a different future.
For therapists and clinicians: Gain an inside view of generational abuse, complex trauma, and the earliest steps of healing to better understand and support adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Predators at the Table
“An utterly compelling tale of every possible type of childhood trauma and of a soul gifted with an unshakable resilience.” – Winnie Piccolo, M.A., LMFT
Predators at the Table is a powerful childhood sexual abuse memoir and survivor story that exposes the hidden realities of incest, family violence, and survival. This true story of abuse and resilience follows a child growing up in a series of unsafe homes, where betrayal, fear, and danger are constant companions.
Through compassionate storytelling and unflinching honesty, Terri Thorne brings readers into the lived experience of childhood trauma as it unfolds in real time. She explores the confusion of loving those who cause harm, the impact of generational abuse, and the small but powerful moments of resilience that emerge even when safety and protection are missing. She also honors the mentors and “angels” whose presence helped her imagine a different kind of life.
This trauma memoir speaks directly to survivors of sexual abuse, readers healing from childhood trauma, and anyone seeking to better understand the reality of incest and family violence. It also offers insight for therapists, clinicians, and allies working with survivors of complex trauma. Readers searching for memoirs about abuse, PTSD, resilience, healing from abuse, and survivor stories will find both validation and hope in this unforgettable account.
2nd Book
Now Available
Set Your
Own Table
A Survivor's Guide to Healing from Childhood Sexual Abuse
Synopsis
Set Your Own Table: A Survivor's Guide to Healing from Childhood Sexual Abuse offers a beacon of hope and a roadmap to recovery for survivors navigating the aftermath of incest and dysfunctional family trauma. This guide is more than a collection of tools—it’s a reassuring voice, a safe space, and a step-by-step framework for reclaiming your life and building a future filled with strength and purpose.
Written with compassion, Set Your Own Table provides a balance between emotional support and practical guidance. It explores the complexities of trauma while emphasizing the power of self-discovery and resilience. The book encourages readers to break free from cycles of shame, rediscover their voice, and redefine their sense of self. With empowering techniques for emotional processing, setting boundaries, and rebuilding trust, this guide meets survivors where they are, offering tools to help them move forward at their own pace.
At its heart, Set Your Own Table focuses on turning wounds into wisdom. Its actionable strategies and nurturing advice help survivors find healing not just in the context of the past but in living a fulfilling life in the present. By restoring a sense of inner strength and self-worth, Unbound enables readers to create a life driven by empowerment, not pain.
This book is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and an invitation to begin a deeply personal and profoundly healing journey. It’s not about just surviving—it’s about reclaiming the richness and wholeness of life.
Synopsis
The Enough. Project is more than a book — it’s a movement for healing. Written by trauma‑informed speaker and advocate Terri Thorne, this guide helps abuse survivors recognize patterns, reclaim identity, and rebuild life with clarity and compassion. Through practical tools and heartfelt insight, Terri leads readers to break cycles of pain and step into freedom, purpose, and peace.
What’s Inside:
The Enough. Method™ — a step‑by‑step framework for personal restoration
Real stories and reflections from survivors who’ve found their voice
Actionable exercises for emotional resilience and self‑trust
Encouragement to create boundaries, rebuild confidence, and thrive
Why You’ll Love It: This book is designed for anyone ready to say, “I am enough.” Whether you’re beginning your healing journey or guiding others through theirs, The Enough. Project offers hope, validation, and empowerment — all grounded in the mission of iThrive Collective: Your Friend in Healing.
Perfect For:
Abuse survivors seeking practical healing tools
Therapists and advocates supporting trauma recovery
Readers exploring emotional growth and self‑worth
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