When the World Falls Apart: Frequently Asked Questions for Families Healing from Child Sexual Abuse

By: Elhardt, Ma Courtney Snyder

When the World Falls Apart is a compassionate guide for parents and caregivers supporting a child who has experienced sexual abuse. Written by a trauma-informed mental health professional, this book gently explains what children need, why they may act in confusing ways, and how the adults who love them can offer steadiness, protection, and emotional safety.

Inside these pages, caregivers will find calm explanations to the most common and overwhelming questions that arise after a child discloses abuse. The book covers how trauma affects the brain, why children may still love or miss the person who harmed them, how to handle inconsistent or confusing stories, how to support siblings, why caregivers often struggle with guilt, and what it means to rebuild a sense of safety at home. It also includes guidance on navigating investigations, understanding grooming, recognizing dissociation, responding to triggers, and holding boundaries with compassion.

This book is written with tenderness and clarity to help families feel less alone. It is designed to be a steady companion through the hardest moments, offering grounded understanding when everything feels upside down. It reminds caregivers that healing is possible, that their presence matters more than perfection, and that both the child and the adults deserve support as they move toward safety, connection, and hope.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G38FN1G9
• ISBN13: 9798275368581
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"