A Silent Cry

<p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>It's easy for anyone to feel isolated and alone especially when we feel confused or embarrassed by the experiences we have. Sometimes those we should trust most are the ones who do us harm - and sometimes those we turn to for help surprise us by turning away. When this happens we learn to distrust others and even ourselves.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>These are the heart-wrenching realities facing a young woman named Clair in the pages of </span><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>A Silent Cry</em><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>. Enduring sexual abuse at a young age as well as other personal abuses throughout her life Clair must struggle with the difficult realization that her family is not a source of safety and security for her. These traumas teach her to feel different victimized and defenseless even into her adult years and the result is severe depression. Afraid to trust anyone yet afraid of turning them away Clair eventually reaches out to the counsel of a caring aunt who tries to show her an alternative to her lonely life through faith in God and finding peace within herself.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>The story of Clair's strong will to move forward and her aunt's sincere words and guidance offers hope for those experiencing similar personal dilemmas as well as inspiration to those who can reach out to help a loved one through unimaginable difficulties in life.</span></p>