Hiding Behind A Window

About the Book

Hiding Behind a Window is a memoir of the author’s personal experience of surviving childhood sexual assault (CSA) and how through reclaiming the past, found empowerment through her story. The book allows the reader to explore the topic of complex trauma throughout the narrative while framing it within the life of a survivor. The book also provides up-to-date references regarding the psychology and neuroscience of trauma, as well as resources for survivors of CSA and their families. The book is a source of community for survivors to relate to a shared experience—to know that they are not alone. This book encourages the reader to find their voice, speak out against injustice, and advocate for the end of the silence and stigma surrounding sexual abuse.

About the Author

Laura Chill is a life-time learner and has over thirty years’ experience studying early childhood development and behaviors. After running her own childcare and preschool program, Laura completed a bachelor’s degree in child development. After earning her degree, she went on to direct a larger childcare center for six years before her retirement from the childcare field. She is currently at work on a children’s book series: Aries books – Moving Forward with Aries. Aries is a young girl that has adventures that are shared to support families and children learn about life through children’s experiences. Laura is grateful to have lived her life in the Pacific Northwest where she was born and raised. It was there that she raised her own two adult children to adulthood not far from her hometown. Laura claims Washington State as her home for forty-eight years and is now currently living in Western Oregon with her husband, dog, and two cats. When she is not working on her books, she is sketching, coloring, doing puzzles, playing drums, and presently re-learning calligraphy. Currently she spends her time working in the mental health field, helping to support families and children who have experienced their own traumas.