Breaking Free from the Chains of Childhood Abuse
by Josie Flood
In Unbound, Josie Flood writes her memoir in a raw, unflinching manner which looks into the heart of a childhood filled with abuse and turnover. From the innocence of a life on a rural New Jersey farm, to the harsh realities of the South, this powerful true story unfolds the panorama of a life shattered by trauma and instability.
She tells of an early life where dark secrets within her family consume any happy, idyllic times of farm living. Then through a move from New Jersey to Kentucky, this memoir captures the constant shifts from one place to another, resulting in frequent relocations and the harsh realities of life.
But the author’s resilience and fierce will to survive is apparent in the telling of her tale. Unbound reveals Josie’s fight against abuse, the depth of legal battles and personal loss. Through all the hurt, Unbound is also a story of triumph – finding one’s voice and breaking free of silence to reclaim one’s self. It is a deeply personal account of overcoming adversity with a universal message for anyone who has faced – or is facing – a battle of their own that there is hope for a better life ahead.
About the Author
A courageous woman, Josie Flood was wounded through childhood traumas, then healed through her strength of will to live. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was raised between New Jersey’s farmlands and the hills of Greenup, Kentucky. By the age of four, her story reveals the depths of trauma she experienced.
In her book, “Unbound: Breaking Free from the Chains of Childhood Abuse” Josie Flood shares the nightmare haunts, which clarifies the deep and daunting nights of Josie. Every day, she passed by the darkest and most distressing trauma. Even most of the nights, she had to sleep in a car to escape abuse along with her children.
With personal courage, Josie shares her experiences until the age of 49-years-old when she decided to ask for help. She sought out anyone who could help her recover.
Then at 78 years of age, Josie reached out for assistance in writing her book, hoping it will help others. She also chose to consult a psychiatrist and address her childhood traumas. Since then, she has transformed her wounds into healing through the power of storytelling, offering a ray of hope for those moving at the same pace on their own challenging paths.
Josie Flood
