The Color of Pain: Boys who are sexually abused and the men they become - Softcover

Reid, Gregory

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0982488173 ISBN 13: 9780982488171

Publisher: Lighthouse Trails Publishing Company, 2010

Synopsis

As a youth minister and someone who has worked in the law enforcement field advocating for kids who have been sexually abused, I saw a great need for a book that was specifically written for those who have been abused as boys. I found there was very little written about that difficult subject, and much of what was available was unhelpful, if not completely useless.I realized that probably no one was more qualified to write such a book as someone who had suffered such abuse and grown up and healed. I realized I could be that person. I began writing, not knowing how long it would take or how hard it might be. To my surprise, I was able to complete the first draft within a month. I first self-published this book under the title Orphans in the Storm-I am grateful that first edition was distributed fairly widely and hopefully helped a lot of kids who were afraid to talk, afraid someone would find out their terrible secret. After all-no one likes to admit that boys get abused too. That is why I was in my thirties before I told anyone my worst secrets. Part one of this book is more for professionals, pastors, and concerned family and friends. More stats and facts. The more people know those things, the less chance others will be victims of pedophile predators.Part two was written from my heart-for survivors, from a survivor. It is not slick or polished-just me bleeding on paper and spilling my guts. I hope it helps others to know they are not alone in their suffering and isolation-and to know they too can find healing and dignity again.Gregory Reid

About this title

From the Inside Flap

Some key areas addressed in this book:

* Looking for the signs of sexual abuse

* Where predators hunt

* Myths about Abused Boys

* What a Victim Looks Like

* Why Boys and Men Don't Talk About Their Abuse

* The Hurt of Being Different

* What Not to Tell Abused Boys and Men

About the Author

Gregory R Reid, DD, founder of Occult Research & Crime Consultants, has conducted more than 250 training classes for criminal justice workers, police officers, probation departments, and other professionals since 1987. He has spoken extensively in churches nationwide on the dangers of occultism. Gregory has been in youth ministry since 1975 and has worked with at-risk youth, including sexual abuse victims and occult-bound kids. He is an ordained minister, has an honorary doctorate from Logos Graduate School, and has authored eleven books.

About this edition

• Publisher: Lighthouse Trails Publishing Company
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0982488173
• ISBN 13: 9780982488171
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 114