The Girl Among Thorns : Why Did She Stay So Long? (Paperback)

How can we understand the debilitating effects of incest, abandonment, and neglect? Many people ask Why did she stay so long? when they learn about yet another woman who has disclosed the tragic details of bondage, sex slavery, or long-term incest. In this true story, faith, love, and loyalty are put to the test as Chelsey struggles to survive. This honest and direct accounting of her life will help other survivors, loved ones, counselors, and church and community leaders understand the dynamics that break down a child s defenses and render them emotionally frozen and unable to flee or fight."