Secret Scars
Abbie spent two years writing a book detailing her journey through self-harm to freedom. Abbie's book, released March 9th 2007, is published by Authentic Media. The foreword is written by Helena Wilkinson, counsellor, speaker and author of the book Beyond Chaotic Eating among many others.
I am sure that those who suffer from self-harm, eating disorders, perfection and/or identity struggles will relate to the battles fought and won within these pages; and those who 'stand alongside' will have their eyes opened to the inner world of sufferers.
Helena Wilkinson
Publisher's Synopsis
A young girl's story of her journey through self-harm and related disorders to a life of freedom.
From five years old, Abbie didn't know who she was supposed to be. To deal with her lack of identity she turned to self-harm, using it as a form of control. Eventually she began the painstaking process of ceasing her behaviour and discovering her identity in Christ. She was finally able to say that she was free of self-harm. This honest account shows how difficult it is to be a Christian who is struggling, and that healing is something that happens throughout Christian life, as you grow in God.
She was finally able to say that she was free of self-harm. This honest account shows how difficult it is to be a Christian who is struggling, and that healing is something that happens throughout Christian life, as you grow in God.
Abbie Robson has discovered the healing consolation of God's love and acceptance and she deserves to be heard. Her story can do nothing but good for those walking the lonely path of sin and self-harm.
Joe Story, The Manna House
Back Cover
Why would someone young, bright and attractive choose to cut herself? Despite high profile sufferers like Princess Diana, how many of us actually understand self-harm and the reasons for it?
In this moving tale Abbie fights self-doubt, her urge for control and the demons of childhood scars to find her identity in a God who loves her.
Her story - starkly honest, at times frightening, and ultimately inspiring - follows this gifted young girl through adolescence and into the depths of despair and beyond. It gives powerful insights into cutting as well as anorexia and bulimia. Secret Scars is a must-read for anyone who has secret scars, or knows those who do.
Abbie's book is a testimony to the goodness of God and a life desiring to follow Him.
Helena Wilkinson