When the Hurt Began: A trauma-informed, story-driven journey from survival to small, daily safety
About this audiobook
You were never too sensitive.
You were never too weak.
You were surviving what no one saw.
When the Hurt Began is a powerful and deeply personal exploration of childhood trauma, written by survivor and advocate Allen De Keyser. Through raw truth, emotional storytelling, faith, and therapeutic insight, this book offers a lifeline to those who are still trying to piece together the pain they were taught to ignore.
Each chapter unpacks the silent wounds left by neglect, abuse, emotional invalidation, and generational dysfunction — while offering guidance, hope, and real tools for healing. Whether you’re just starting your journey or have been walking this road for years, this book reminds you:
You are not alone.
You are not broken.
And you are allowed to heal.
With journal prompts, reflections, scripture, and affirmations woven throughout, When the Hurt Began is not just a book — it’s a companion for the healing journey.
About the author
Allen DeKeyser writes about childhood trauma, repair, and the quiet infrastructure of care. His debut, When the Hurt Began: Healing the Child Within, blends intimate storytelling with field-guide pages readers can use the same day—menus for help, “closed for rest” as a plan, blinking doorbells, benches, and aftercare that sticks. Allen collaborates with clinicians, librarians, and community organizers to translate trauma literacy into everyday practice. He believes maintenance beats miracles, teenagers should run more meetings, and every home deserves a cupboard with the date inside. When he isn’t writing, he’s probably making neutral soup, labeling things with painter’s tape, or mapping which benches have shade.
