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The Forgotten Child

My journey to reclaim my own lost childhood was sometimes bitterly painful, while at other times the journey brought me serenity. Over time, I came to an awareness of the many earth (and Heavenly) angels who made an appearance in the lives of my siblings and myself to show us something very different from the abuse we experienced within our childhood home: love and compassion.

The Forgotten Child is a candid memoir that guides the reader through the emotional rollercoaster of living in such an unpredictable and abusive environment. It is my fervent hope that at least one lost soul will read this book and come to realize that there is a better way of life awaiting them at the end of the dark tunnel of abuse. There is a way to honor and reclaim your own inner forgotten child. There is a way out.

The Silenced Voice

We are each born with a beautiful voice and the unique ability to speak for ourselves, yet too many of us lose that voice somewhere along the way. Perhaps you’ve experienced abuse or loss. Perhaps you’ve been through a painful illness or divorce. Regardless of the circumstances, you now feel voiceless.   

I've Been There Too

Feeling as if you have no voice is frightening. Having personally experienced voicelessness for many years, I can provide you with clarity as you work to create a vision to reconnect with your authentic voice, and guidance as you implement that vision. You are already your own greatest source of wisdom. I will help you reach within and find your inner source of wisdom and strength again.   

As we experience the challenges of life, many of us also experience feelings of separation or disconnect from our soul or spirit. Together through the collaborative co-creation of spiritual mentoring, we can begin to make that reconnection for you. I’ll help you rediscover your natural voice, figure out what it is you really want to say, and back you up as you say it.    

Reclaiming What is Rightfully Yours

From the outside our family appeared to have it all - a beautiful home, educated parents, family vacations, the American Dream. But behind those lovely closed doors, my siblings and I were just trying to survive our mother's suicidal rages and our father's absences and abuse. The darkness that descended upon our family defined our lives, yet no one wanted to believe this condition existed; not the police officers who were called to our house, not the school counselors who questioned our behavioral problems, nor the doctors who tended to our cuts and bruises.

After searching for years for the lost pieces of my own childhood, I finally reconstructed the memories that were waiting to unfold. Through this process I ultimately found the strength and healing to reclaim what was rightfully mine to begin with: My voice, my present, my future, my Self. 

Healing Together

In our quickly changing world, many people have lost their sense of value and connection. By working together, we can guide ourselves and our children to embrace the understanding that there is a better way and learn to use the tools that will help create healthier choices.  

Our children need to be participants in our communities and not viewed as the problem. Their authentic voices are craving to be heard and we need to welcome them. My goal is to help our youth and their families reclaim their voices, find hope, and embrace healing.

 Healing & Hope: Joan Van Eyll with husband & children