“This is a powerful story of a ritual abuse survivor’s struggle
       To be heard, believed, and accepted
       To learn what is normal and deal with questions of what is real
       To accept that she was not permanently damaged and
        not permanently separated into an alien world, a life apart,
        on the outside looking in.
This tells of a courageous journey From hiding her true self to being known
         From wanting to die to choosing life
         From being shaped by the past to living in the now
         From being disillusioned and disappointed to learning to trust God and people
This story can impact those who have experienced abusive treatment and those who want to help.
                                                                                               Eleanor Sloat, MS, MA, LCPC, RN, CS-P

“Susan Kaye Behm has done it again…a compelling must read…this is one sequel that can stand alone.  We follow the story of Joey Benson and her struggle through acceptance, gang violence, and even more abuse.               Debbi Lawson, AASDP 

“Through compassion, and an amazing thing God calls Grace, The Journey, illustrates that a life abused and nearly destroyed can be redeemed.  The author seems to have that cherished ‘seeing the forest through the trees’ mentality that should motivate us all to press on and reach deeper and higher despite worldly trials.”                                                                                       Melissa Baker, B.S.

   "A young girl's unrelenting search for freedom from obstacles is so great that they threaten to overwhelm and destroy her mind, body, and soul.  It's the story of loving grandparents who prayed and a teacher who saw more than a rebellious girl, and who dared to reach out and care.  For anyone longing for Hope in the midst of their own tiresome struggle, this book is a beacon of light in the dark world of abuse."                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Patricia Best 

“This book took me into a world I knew existed but otherwise would never have visited.  It has had a powerful impact on my life and will do the same for you…Thank God for a survivor-turned-author who takes her horrible experiences and uses them to help others.  She is an amazing inspiration to me and will be an amazing inspiration to you, too!  There were times I wanted to put the book down because I felt as though I was experiencing the pain right along with the character, and I wanted it to stop…then I realized that if she could keep going, I needed to keep going.  I wanted her to know that I supported her and was determined to walk this journey with her.  I am so glad that I did, and you will be too.”
                                                                                                  Laura Poore

 "An inspiring journey from abuse and shame to healing and hope."            Theresa Conrad, B.A.

In this moving sequel to Civilized Savages, author Susan K. Behm once again plunges us into the brutal, almost surreal world of abuse survivor Joey Benson.  Using the first person narrator, Behm blends candid, insightful musings with detailed descriptions, so that even the most innocent of us understands the horror of coping with the aftermath of sexual abuse.   In the end, Joey's prayers are answered when she finds one person who endeavors to rescue her, restore her faith and lead her to salvation, begging us to question what we can do to reach out to those who are broken and forced to live in silent shame.  For too long the epidemic of ritual abuse has been ignored.  Thanks to Susan Behm, the victims not only have an advocate, they have a voice.
                                                                                                Maria E. Hayner, B.S. Ed., B.S. Bible