Light in Bandaged Places, Liz Kinchen
Light in Bandaged Places, Liz Kinchen
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Light in Bandaged Places
Healing in the Wake of Young Betrayal

Author: Liz Kinchen

Narrator: Liz Kinchen

Unabridged: 10 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/05/2023

Synopsis

Light in Bandaged Places shows us the harm done when an older man in a position of power convinces a child that sex with him is alright because he loves her. This poignant story takes us through the long-term wounding of such abuse, and the multifaceted path of healing.As a lonely girl coming of age in the 1970s, Liz has every reason to believe her 8th-grade teacher is in love with her. Because the sex isn’t physically violent and is wrapped in a message of love, she learns to exchange sex for attention. But years later, as an adult, emotional closeness eludes Liz. Even after marrying a sensitive, caring man, she is walled off. Struggling through confusing years, she believes something is deeply wrong with her.Healing begins when an unexpected event takes Liz back to those formative years, and she sees for the first time that what happened to her was not love but abuse. As she begins to understand how her relationship with her former teacher destroyed her innocence and self-worth, she begins a spiritual and psychological journey that sets her free.Now a meditation teacher and Buddhist practitioner, Liz offers her story in hope of helping others along their own paths of discovery and healing.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Candace on July 14, 2023

This is such an important book. Light in Bandaged Places is a testament to the layers of healing that can sometimes take an entire lifetime. Liz Kinchen's strength and vulnerability in sharing her past will help those who have been preyed upon by a respected adult in their lives. In fact, it will in......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie on November 25, 2024

One out of three women have been sexually molested/abused. Liz writes an eye-opening memoir about her experience with parental absenteeism and how it led to being groomed. She writes in candid detail about her sexual experiences as a teenager with a teacher. Her hunger for love and attention made he......more

Goodreads review by Rose on August 06, 2023

Light in Bandaged Places is a salve for people who feel broken by trauma. Kinchen has an open, honest and vulnerable writing style that immediately draws you in. The fear, pain, loneliness, as well as found freedom and peace are all palpable. The arc from isolation, alienation and secrecy to family,......more

Goodreads review by pgait on November 13, 2023

Liz offers us her truth and journey as it unfolds in extraordinary, shocking and redemptive ways. This memoir highlights the power of seeing clearly, seeking help, leaning into support, and healing through self-discovery and the power of love. Liz's honest and harrowing story reminds us that we can......more

Goodreads review by Carol on September 09, 2023

Light in Bandaged Places is a gift to the world. Kinchen took an amazing leap of faith to be so vulnerable and raw in sharing your childhood, adulthood and growth. I say to Liz, "Thank you for letting the reader (me!) into your life. Your story elucidates the nuance, the depth of trauma, struggle, r......more

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