Diary of a Child Prostitute

DOCP is the story of a girl. A girl born in the USA. A girl just like any other girl. Born into wealth and privilege, her childhood was marked by hidden, grievous sexual abuse and alcoholic parental neglect. At age 13 she finds herself homeless in a strange city. This story documents what followed, and the twists and turns that set the stage for severe PTSD, addiction and a life outside the norm. DOCP is book 1 of her diaries about her amazing struggle to find a path to recovery against all odds. A must read to understand the relationship between abuse, addiction and trauma."Diary of a Child Prostitute is not for the faint of heart. Its straightforward, honest dialogue might sting a bit, yet be a healing balm soothing broken people and open wounds. Sallie Shows knows and tells." - Autumn Woods, writer, artist, activist.Look for Part 2 in The Diary Series, Cigarettes & Yoga, coming out this summer. Cigarettes & Yogawhich picks up where DOCP leaves off. Sallie Shows takes you on an amazing journey through her more recent years of seeking recovery all over the country in non-traditional places, learning and healing with unexpected and non-traditional healers, exploring alternative theories and practices. There is a Happy Ending. Sallie explores and mixes both ancient practices and new cutting edge therapies and treatments for PTSD, Addition, DID and Trauma all together in a synthesis that is a must read for individuals in recovery and those seeking to help them heal.