Circling the Wagons is a story of survival and educational exploration of intrafamilial childhood sexual abuse and its ripple effects across a lifetime. The author weaves together personal insights, definitions, and real-world examples, creating a guide that documents her experiences and highlights common dynamics in families affected by this form of abuse. The book provides readers with a roadmap to better understand how abuse is perpetuated and why breaking the silence is essential.

What stands out is the author's ability to link personal pain to larger societal themes of family shame, misplaced loyalty, and the culture of secrecy that leaves children vulnerable. Her journey toward no-contact shows just how long it can take for survivors to walk away from further hurt or harm and instead prioritise themselves and the ones they love. This author is a model for future generations.

This is a great resource for both counsellors and clients to navigate the healing process of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. It is a gut wrenching account of the devastating effects of a topic that has lifelong impacts to victims. Highly recommend this book to either use as a practitioner and to hand over to your client.