
Faulty Rocks
“It’s all your fault. It’s your fault they did that.” Those words were repeated to me over and over during my childhood. Each time I heard them, I added another rock to my ever-growing sack
Sallie Moffitt
Author
The Family Drama Writer
Sallie Moffitt is a multi-award winning essayist and memoir writer.
A survivor of horrific child abuse, she crafts compelling stories from the tragic family situations she endured, weaving intricate dramas about her pain, struggles and triumphs in with the lessons she learned.
A gifted storyteller with a remarkable story to tell, she shares from her heart and takes the reader along on her journey of finding hope, healing and growth.
Don’t Miss this interview!
In her interview, “From Surviving to Thriving”, Sallie shares how she went from surviving abuse to thriving in life. Join her as she tells how she overcame a traumatic childhood to live a life of hope, healing and growth. She shares the changes she made to find the strength to move forward and not remain stuck in the pain of the past.
“It’s all your fault. It’s your fault they did that.” Those words were repeated to me over and over during my childhood. Each time I heard them, I added another rock to my ever-growing sack
When I was a young child, I was raped. The church I attended blamed victims for a sexual assault, claiming they had sin in their lives, had disobeyed God or were simply wearing the wrong
The religious tract read: “Value others above yourself. Sacrifice your needs for other people.”
For many years, I did just that. I spent my days making certain the people around me had their needs met, but I ignored my own. I tried to make everyone else happy, while I made myself miserable. I believed others knew what was best for me and often disregarded my own insight on matters. After doing this for several years, my health declined. I became bitter, resentful, angry and depressed. I had been drained dry.
In honor of the passing of Sallie’s beloved German Shepherd, Franny, she is offering a free pdf of “Lucky Dog”. This short essay tells how the abandoned and abused dog came into Sallie’s life, proved her loyalty and won her heart.
Don’t miss out on this heartwarming story!