SECRET SHAME

Some secrets are buried deep. Others never stop screaming to be heard. Mary Ellen has spent a lifetime trying to outrun her past. On the outside, she's a devoted mother, a woman of faith, and a pillar of quiet strength. But behind closed doors, she is haunted by the unspoken-the shadow of a childhood stolen, a silence that shaped her very soul. Secret Shame is a powerful and emotionally raw journey through trauma, survival, and the resilience of the human spirit. As Mary Ellen fights to protect her children from the pain she once endured, she's forced to confront the ghosts she's long tried to forget. But some truths refuse to stay buried. Torn between silence and revelation, she must make a choice: continue hiding behind the mask she's worn for decades-or break the cycle and finally reclaim her voice. This deeply moving novel peels back the layers of generational pain and healing, inviting readers into a story of courage, faith, and the quiet strength it takes to rise from brokenness. If you've ever carried a secret too heavy to speak, Mary Ellen's story will stay with you long after the final page.