Little Girl Left Behind
From the age of three Sheena Harrison was brought up by her grandmother whilst her own mother, Kathleen, sought work in America. Kathleen later returned for her daughter, but her mother refused to hand her over, saying Sheena had settled into her new home. She left once more for the States, believing that Sheena would be loved, cared for and kept safe. What she did not know was that Granny Morag would go on to allow, indeed facilitate, the horrific abuse of little Sheena.
From the age of four, she was appallingly abused by members of her own family, being little more than a plaything for their perverted desires.
Her uncle and others saw abuse as normal, and they raped and assaulted her with impunity. As she entered her teenage years, Sheena became highly promiscuous and also needed medical attention for some of the damage inflicted upon her.
In this book, Sheena tells her full story with heart-breaking honesty. It is a story of cruelty and horror, but also one which shows the remarkable resilience of the human spirit. Sheena's experiences are almost unimaginable and yet she has survived them as a reflective, caring woman who can both forgive and look ahead. It is a story which will make you angry but will also touch your heart.
5 Star Reviews ★★★★★
When I finished this book I did what I have never done before or since. I wrote to the author to say how much I admired her and to wish her the very best for her future, because her past had been truly dreadful. This book makes harrowing reading; I didn't want to read it but neither could I put it down. Read it yourself, lend it to your friends, be - as I was - changed by it. But above all, listen to the message of hope and forgiveness at the end and marvel at the resilience of this girl's spirit.
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Everyone has different ways of surviving abuse I hope from writing this book and telling your story you have found peace and enjoyment in your life, it takes a very strong person to get to where you have today.
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I was captivated from the start it was indeed hard brutal days back then but child abuse should never have gone unheard it is a fact to this day people don't or can't handle the truth good for you Sheena is the true survivor in all of this your family must be very proud of you - I am and I don't know you but the one thing that stands out is your honesty and your heart. I hope life is treating you well now.