| What others have said about Breaking Free A Journey of Healing from Childhood Abuses |
“Laurie’s story is very touching and those who read it will be deeply affected by it, whether
they are victims, family or friends of survivors, bishops, therapists, or anyone concerned with
the destructive effects child abuse has on our society. When a victim has the courage to face
their past and deal with it, they become a survivor. Once they have survived their journey to
peace and wholeness, they become a thriver who often uses their own experiences to help
others. Laurie is a thriver. There are few books with the depth, honesty, and sincerity of
Laurie’s. She has generously opened up her heart and journal to share her experiences so
that others may grow and gain an understanding of the effects of childhood sexual abuse, the
difficult path to healing, and how they might support others through their healing journeys.
~ Susan L. Ericksen, RN, LMFT
We have both been reading your manuscript whenever we could fit it in and find it to be
deeply touching. You have an amazing story to tell and it’s one that could greatly benefit
others who have experienced similar heartaches and trauma. We look forward to seeing it in
book form and wish you the best in that endeavor.”
~ Gary and Joy Lundberg, authors
“My first impression about the book was that I hated it. The reason being it was too real. I felt
things I thought I had hidden very well. I have read other books like this one... You are the
closest person that felt the exact same thing I did. Your book was very difficult to read, I had
to keep walking away because I could only stand small bits and pieces. And I realized I still
need a lot of therapy because it brought to my attention I am still stuffing things way down,
where no one can reach them…except you and your book. …you did help me to realize that I
need to rely on Heavenly Father to help me heal more. I guess it didn’t dawn on me to ask for
help in that department because it didn’t exist…remember I stuffed it where no one could see,
therefore no problem.”
~ Denise Haller, survivor
“I have such admiration that Laurie Forbes has the courage to share her efforts and process
in recovering from childhood abuse. She allows us to share in her experiences, bringing to
light struggles suffered by so many. She serves as an example for others who want to know
how to work through pain. For others who are not yet consciously aware of what isn’t working
in their own lives, Laurie’s book can bring recognition and hope for something better.”
~ E. Porter, survivor
they are victims, family or friends of survivors, bishops, therapists, or anyone concerned with
the destructive effects child abuse has on our society. When a victim has the courage to face
their past and deal with it, they become a survivor. Once they have survived their journey to
peace and wholeness, they become a thriver who often uses their own experiences to help
others. Laurie is a thriver. There are few books with the depth, honesty, and sincerity of
Laurie’s. She has generously opened up her heart and journal to share her experiences so
that others may grow and gain an understanding of the effects of childhood sexual abuse, the
difficult path to healing, and how they might support others through their healing journeys.
~ Susan L. Ericksen, RN, LMFT
We have both been reading your manuscript whenever we could fit it in and find it to be
deeply touching. You have an amazing story to tell and it’s one that could greatly benefit
others who have experienced similar heartaches and trauma. We look forward to seeing it in
book form and wish you the best in that endeavor.”
~ Gary and Joy Lundberg, authors
“My first impression about the book was that I hated it. The reason being it was too real. I felt
things I thought I had hidden very well. I have read other books like this one... You are the
closest person that felt the exact same thing I did. Your book was very difficult to read, I had
to keep walking away because I could only stand small bits and pieces. And I realized I still
need a lot of therapy because it brought to my attention I am still stuffing things way down,
where no one can reach them…except you and your book. …you did help me to realize that I
need to rely on Heavenly Father to help me heal more. I guess it didn’t dawn on me to ask for
help in that department because it didn’t exist…remember I stuffed it where no one could see,
therefore no problem.”
~ Denise Haller, survivor
“I have such admiration that Laurie Forbes has the courage to share her efforts and process
in recovering from childhood abuse. She allows us to share in her experiences, bringing to
light struggles suffered by so many. She serves as an example for others who want to know
how to work through pain. For others who are not yet consciously aware of what isn’t working
in their own lives, Laurie’s book can bring recognition and hope for something better.”
~ E. Porter, survivor
