Seldom Spoken, (Hardcover)

<p>A story of survival, the healing power of horses, and the undeniable strength of a woman claiming her truth.</p><p>Sandra Baldwin's earliest memories are painted with the vivid colors of a wild, unconventional Appalachian childhood. Growing up on a rugged mountain with an absent father and a trailblazing newspaper-reporter mother, Sandra learned to find solace in the woods, the company of animals, and her own imagination. But the whimsical adventures of her youth masked a deepening struggle for self-worth-a struggle that was violently amplified when she survived a home-invasion rape as a young mother in Nebraska.</p><p>Overnight, Sandra lost her sense of safety. Plunged into the suffocating aftermath of trauma, she navigated a grueling legal system that often puts the victim on trial. <em>Seldom Spoken</em> chronicles the harrowing fallout of this event, tracking Sandra's journey through multiple broken marriages, deep depression, and the desperate search for a safe harbor.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Yet, in the darkest chapters of her life, Sandra discovered profound sources of light: </p><ul><li><ul><li>The Healing Power of Animals: From her childhood pony, LaBruja, to her beloved "heart horse," Shem de la Terre, Sandra illustrates how the silent, non-judgmental love of horses became her ultimate therapy.</li><li>Ancestral Strength: Uncovering a storied family history-including Mayflower passengers and 19th-century abolitionists-helped Sandra realize that resilience was literally in her blood.</li><li>The Courage to Speak: Inspired by the #MeToo movement, Sandra dismantles the silence surrounding sexual assault, offering a raw look at PTSD and the grueling, ten-year cycles of healing.</li><li>Finding True Love: After years of surviving, Sandra finally experiences the joy of thriving, finding enduring love, peace, and purpose on a 15-acre farm with her husband, Sid.</li></ul></li></ul><p><em>Seldom Spoken</em> is not just a memoir about trauma; it is a manifesto for survivors. It is a reminder that no matter how many "midnight calls" life brings, it is possible to rewrite your narrative, filter out the lies of self-doubt, and build a beautiful, fiercely authentic life.</p><p>Perfect for readers of <em>Educated</em> by Tara Westover and <em>The Glass Castle</em> by Jeannette Walls, as well as anyone seeking an inspiring story of female empowerment, spiritual awakening, and healing.</p>

• Seldom Spoken, (Hardcover)
• Author: Sandra Baldwin
• ISBN: 9798295683930
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-03-06
• Page Count: 206