When someone you love hurts you, the wound runs deep. As a child, Patricia McGee-Martin experienced the heartbreak of betrayal, leaving her tangled in pain, shame, and self-doubt. In It's NOT Your Fault, Patricia speaks directly to the hearts of children and survivors, offering the powerful truth she once longed to hear:
"It's NOT your fault."
With clarity and compassion, she shares the lessons she learned from her journey so others can reclaim their voice and know they are never alone. Using words of hope, healing, and truth. By providing encouragement and guidance for individuals, especially children, who have experienced abuse or difficult situations, Patricia is a beacon for children and survivors alike. She emphasizes that abuse is not their fault and can happen to anyone, regardless of age or gender. She defines abuse in age-appropriate terms as harm, neglect, or inappropriate touching. She advises children to report such incidents to trusted adults, such as police officers, grandparents, teachers, or doctors.
Key messages include:
- Your body belongs to you; no one should touch or see it without a valid reason.
- It's okay to feel sad or mad, but it's important to tell someone about abuse.
- Abuse does not define you, and you can still achieve your dreams and be anything you want to be.
By including religious encouragement, citing Isaiah 43:2, and a prayer for safety, healing, and bravery. It concludes with affirmations of self-worth, reminding readers that they were never to blame, they are deeply loved, and their future can be bright.
