To all the marvelous folks that asked for more information about how my life progressed after "Empty Chairs" ended. The sequel is now out..."Faint Echoes Of Laughter" is available on the link below...
Empty Chairs.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
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Your books have touched me more than I could ever imagine. Thank you for your strength in recalling your numerous struggles....and writing words I needed to hear. I will never forget your story. I will always be grateful for your strength in putting these memories on paper. Reading about the infallible strength you've had will most certainly help lift others and give them a glimmer of hope they're in search of...you've done this for me.
I have nothing but admiration for you. Your survival and ability to share your story is amazing.
Hi Stacey,
I am a survivor of child abuse, well I think I am surving. I have had a shocker from the man who calls himself my father. He is a prick, nasty, manipulative bastard. I live with the vivd memories every day, some days so much harder than others. Some nights I wake from the nightmare, sweating and trembling and re live the horror all over again. The thing with me is my Mother did not know, I eventually told her 3 years ago at the age of 45. My Mother is shattered, and is not coping and life pretty wel sucks.
I am overwhelmed to how you did this and got through, you are a better person than me and so many others I know that did not make it through the trauma. Your book is inspiring and I have just read the sequel this afternoon. WOW You are an inspiration, congratulations
Karen..x
I just downloaded your books tonight after my college midterm. I was not aware of your story until tonight and I can barely put it down. I finally had to Google you to see your face. I am stunned as to how an eleven year old girl lived on the street. I find myself wondering how many children in my town live on the street due to horrible, horrible abuse. I was also abused as a young girl...physically and sexually, but most people would never know. When they find out, they are stunned because I don't "seem" like someone that would have suffered in those ways. I know all too well that horrid things happen in affluent places. I got lucky because my family was very supportive and allowed me to be honest about the abuse. I also worked very hard in counseling and still work on myself to overcome. Somehow, my abuse created in me an overwhelming kindness and humanity for people. I know it's not because I'm so great. I really don't know what has caused me to be capable of such love for people. Maybe luck? Who knows. But I want you to know that I'm halfway through your first book and I'm in utter admiration of you and that little girl who had to grow up in Hell and run to the streets. I truly hope that I'll have the opportunity to help young children that end up on the streets. I'm speechless at what people do to children. I'm enraged at what your mother did to you. May all your days feel safe. Keep writing.
Hi Stacey,
I downloaded "Empty Chairs" last night, and just finished all that downloaded an hour ago. What I read ended with, "I wanted everything."
Did I get the complete book? I see that you have a second book out, which I fully intend to purchase, but I want to be sure I do not miss any of your documentation.
I am so impressed with your honesty. Thank you for that, and for your continuing efforts to bring light to this horrific situation.
Hello everyone and thank you so much for the supportive and warm comments.
BJ...The book ended exactly that way. I made myself quite ill writing it, and needed to stop it there.
Book 2 "Faint Echoes of Laughter" begins the same day. Thanks for your support.
Stacey Danson. aka Soooz Burke.
Stacey,
I have purchased & read both Empty Chairs & Faint Echoes of Laughter, the latter was completed tonight on my train home this evening.
You a truly inspirational woman. Thank you for courageously sharing your experiences. Your story will stay with me.
Amy
Thank you Stacey for writing these books. You are awesome. Reading about your life has helped me come to terms ( to a point) with what I dealt with 56 years ago. I was glad when my parents died.
Love to you. X
Hey Stacey,
you are such an inspiration. So many of us fall victim to abuse. It's really sad that it seems most of the time it happens by family members. That's what happened to you, that's what happened to me and it seems like every time I read something about abuse it has to do with a family member. I always told my children, when they get down or start feelin like life is too tough, there is always someone else out there that has it way worse than you do! It's so true. I give you props for writing about your abuse. You have so much courage! You are my hero! I'd love to meet you some day.
I'm almost done with Empty Chairs and I aready can't wait to read your other book (sorry, I forgot the name already). Is this the only place to buy it? Or can I buy it on Kindle, like I did the first one?
Thank you for sharing. You really don't know how much it helps other who have also been abuse. By sharing your story we know we aren't alone and that there really is life after abuse.
Thank you again
I am as always so very moved by your comments. If just one human being finds a way to come to terms with the horror of being abused, and learns to move above the pain, then I will have achieved what I set out to do.
Lisa, both my books are available on Kindle. Thanks you so much for asking.
On a personal note, I am happier than I have ever been, living with my darling daughter, and helping to raise my brand new Grandson. Life is so good now. I finally understand why I managed to survive.
warmest wishes to all of you.
Stacey. aka Suzannah Burke
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