Walking Through Rain e-bog

In "e;Walking Through Rain"e; the author John Martin Pryde shares his experiences of his life journey. The poetry together with each reflection, takes the reader on a voyage through childhood and adult experiences and explains the impact that childhood abuse has had in shaping and challenging his life experiences as both a child and as an adult. His story serves as a backdrop for the discussion of a serious issue which has impacted millions of people across all countries and cultures. Pryde takes the crime of abuse and offers a personal insight into coping and managing the issue as a victim. He offers strategies whch have worked for himself and shows how poetry can be a sanctuary and a form of comfort to heal and cope with pain. The book concludes by acknowledging the love and support he has received from family and the important role they have played in his healing.