A survivor of traumatic childhood abuse, Sallie tells the stories many of us have lived. The arguments, fights, addictions, abuse and never-ending conflicts—those are the inspiration for her stories, essays and blogs. She writes about what many choose to ignore.

However, she shares her pain, not as a victim, but as a victor. With raw emotion and brutal honesty, her narratives work through the issues until they become a learning and growing experience. She has transformed her trauma narrative into a beacon that shines with the enduring beauty of hope, redemption and healing.

Her descriptive prose and thought-provoking plots invite the reader along on her journey of healing and inspire us to live our best lives, no matter how painful our pasts.