"Help Me Overcome This!"
Book Press Release
“Help Me Overcome This!” — a book that restores hope and opens the path to healing…
Chapter 1: “You Are Not Abandoned… I Have Always Been Near”
This chapter opens the book with the shocking yet profoundly important story of Anna, who endured years of sexual abuse from her father. Her story is a cry from the soul, unveiling themes of pain, fear, and betrayal by those closest to her, while also serving as a testament to her remarkable journey toward healing and victory in the darkest of circumstances. This chapter is about the hope that sustains the human spirit even in suffering, the fight for truth, forgiveness, and freedom from shame. Key Message: You are not alone!
Chapter 2: “Help Me Overcome!”
This chapter explores the importance of support during moments of crisis. It explains what pastoral care entails, its components, and how it helps people overcome pain. Here, you’ll find practical tools: spiritual promises for your victory, four conditions of our lives, and advice for those feeling alone. Real-life stories demonstrate that even when all seems lost, support is available, and there is a chance for a new beginning. Key Message: Don’t face your pain alone—seek help, ask for support, and you will find it.
Chapter 3: “Poison”
This chapter delves into a deep analysis of the causes and effects of emotional and psychological trauma: from manipulation and humiliation to sexual, domestic, and emotional abuse, as well as depression. It illustrates how trauma poisons life, destroys relationships, and strips away dreams and confidence, but it also shows that there is a way out of even the deepest darkness. The chapter includes real stories of people like Yulia and Vitaliy, who survived abuse and depression but found the strength to heal. Key Message: Trauma is a poison, but it can be overcome if you seek help and take the right step!
Chapter 4: “Finding Peace Amid the Storm”
This chapter focuses on finding inner peace, trust, and hope during Ukraine’s war, loss, and fear of death. It shares stories of people who lost loved ones on the front lines, hid from bombardments, or faced the fear of death in trenches. These honest and raw testimonies—such as Taras Dyatlyk’s story of losing his brother or Mykyta’s survival in mortal danger—show how hope brings peace even when everything around is collapsing and urge readers not to give up. Key Message: Even in the worst moments—war, loss, or death—there is hope and support!
Chapter 5: “Words That Heal”
This chapter is dedicated to the power of prayer, faith, and words in the healing process. It features stories of Anna Kofanova, Iryna Aksyutenko, and Evelin Ovchynnikova, who experienced healing through prayer, even when medicine was powerless. The author explains how words of support, prayer, and trust can work true miracles: transforming lives, rescuing from depression, and giving hope. Key Message: Prayer has power. Words spoken with faith and love can heal both heart and body.
Chapter 6: “Your Turning Point”
The final chapter of the book is about your personal moment of healing and victory. Here, you’ll find stories of people who faced incredibly difficult situations—loss of loved ones, betrayal, illness—but managed to find a new beginning. The chapter includes the stories of Myroslav and Khrystyna, who felt powerless but didn’t give up, and Yosyp, who turned his enslavement into a path to victory, along with Anna Semenyuk’s call to “let go of your sack of pain.” Key Message: There comes a moment when you must choose—to stay in pain or take a step toward freedom. Your turning point is here. Don’t be afraid to release the burden and take that step.
Step-by-Step Path to Healing and Victory Through the Book’s Chapters
Chapter 1: Acknowledging the trauma.
Chapter 2: The importance of support.
Chapter 3: Identifying the sources of trauma.
Chapter 4: Trust.
Chapter 5: Prayer.
Chapter 6: Your breakthrough.