A tender, illustrated journey written for the child still living inside the adult survivor. Through beautiful watercolor illustrations and gentle words, What They Never Told Me speaks past the guarded adult mind to the wounded heart beneath, offering the truths of safety, worth, and belonging that every child deserved to hear. This book has changed the lives of those who did not know they were lovable, wanted, or that the world is a better place simply because they are in it. Experiencing love, belonging, and responsive care is not merely comforting to an infant. It is essential to healthy growth and development. Severe deprivation, especially when accompanied by inadequate feeding, neglect, or illness, can contribute to growth faltering (formerly called failure to thrive) and, in extreme circumstances, can endanger an infant’s life. Research confirms that children need both physical nourishment and responsive, nurturing relationships. When these emotional and relational needs go unmet, a child may carry lasting struggles with attachment, trust, self-worth, and emotional regulation... and a hunger of the heart that can linger long after childhood. What They Never Told Me offers compassionate words of love, safety, worth, and belonging to the wounded places still waiting to receive them and is nourishment for the starving soul.

What They Never Told Me: Reaching the Child's Heart in the Adult Survivor

New Release: A Powerful Book for Adult Survivors of Trauma

Sharri’s positive messages about recovery and self-acceptance will lift up the hearts of adults whose childhoods were filled with shame and lies. Each exquisitely illustrated page is filled with honesty, compassion, and hope. Her book brings the reader on a journey through their pain toward self-love and empowerment.” Cathy Collyer, OTR, LMT Author of “Staying in the Room: Managing Medical and Dental Care When You Have DID”

Every woman carries a shared purpose and identity in Christ and a calling that belongs to her alone. Women of Purpose is an invitation to discover both; to understand who you are, why you were made, and the shared purpose God has placed within you and your unique calling based on the gifts of the Holy Spirit and your passions and desires that were God given. Part encouragement, part guide, it walks with you toward a life of confidence, belonging, and meaning and equips you with the armor of God and spiritual strategies for the battle every person is in as a daughter of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

Women of Purpose: Shared Identity, Unique Calling

Join Sasha and Tasha twin crocodile sisters on a charming riverbank adventure in this delightful faith filled story for children. Full of friendship, warmth, and gentle lessons on bullying, body image and showing love, it's a book made to be read together and treasured. A sweet beginning to a series young readers will want to return to again and again.

Coming in August of 2026 the 2nd book in the series:
The Adventures of Sasha and Tasha: The Mystery of the Missing Fireflies

The Adventures of Sasha and Tasha: Riverbank Friends

A guided prayer journal for the woman who longs to surrender her worries, her plans, and her heart to God. With space to reflect, pray, and listen, Surrendered Journal: Embracing God's Will, Receiving His Blessings helps you release control, let go of the things that God can handle to live in freedom and without worry, and open your hands to receive the blessings God has for you. A gentle daily companion for the journey of trust each page includes a bible verse, Christian quotes about surrender, a place to write down three things to surrender and let go of, and a place to write how God answers your prayers.

Surrendered Journal: Embracing God's Will Receiving His Blessings

Sharri Burggraaf

Author, Speaker, Advocate, Activist

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