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“To know Diana Joy is to know a pure faith and a hope that defies human understanding. Being a part of her life is a privilege; walking beside her has increased my faith and belief in the resiliency of the human soul. It is moving to read Diana Joy’s story and to know that others will be touched by reading it, too.” Cindy Smith, LCSW

“Knowing Diana Joy for several years, in two flattering capacities – as a foster mother and a dear friend - I have been witness to her journey and release. She and her husband offer a safe haven of unconditional love to all those who enter their home. Unfortunately, hasty decisions were made years ago that almost destroyed her family, but with courage she was forced to speak her truth.

Fearlessly, she allows you to become the observer as she revisits her past, full of unimaginable struggles, which thankfully opened to absolute faith and survival. Looking through the Eyes of an Unseen Child is an extremely powerful book, helping to liberate the conversation and understanding of Multiple Personalities Disorder (MPD), but more importantly, to remind us that there are thousands of Unseen Children walking amongst us who deserve acknowledgment.” Michelle Fraas, MSW

“Everyday I meet heroes, ordinary people making extraordinary efforts to accomplish something. Something important, such as a young man coming to terms with cancer or a patient graciously accepting a debilitating prognosis. Everyday I see wonderful people who possess unusual determination and courage to face the circumstances of their lives.

Diana Joy is a hero. She is a woman of enormous personal courage who found the strength to face her disastrous childhood and pull from it the very best lessons of living: love, compassion, and forgiveness. This is a tough story to tell and a tough story to read. Based on her own truths, Diana Joy continues to teach us all and, like so many heroes, I am grateful for this lesson.” Dr. Leslie A. Stanwix, D.O.

“Diana Joy takes the reader on an emotional journey through the life of an unseen child. What a gift!” Sandi Nieves, BA. Psych.

A LITTLE ABOUT THE AUTHOR

About the Author Diana Joy www.unseenchild.com I was the unexpected child. My twin sister and I have four other siblings. I must now open the journals of my childhood and share the gripping story of our struggles with a life of abuse. I hope that by telling my story, it will help give other unseen children, and my siblings, the courage to heal. I believe all things happen for a reason, and my life is no exception. I have been blessed with a wonderful marriage to my husband Dave, three beautiful biological children, five adopted daughters, and countless other foster children who shared our home over the years. I have also been blessed with the gift of having Multiple Personalities. This loving support, along with an uncompromising Faith in God, has given me the strength to find and embrace the wonder of unconditional acceptance – not only of others, but also of myself. Now, as always, I am using this Faith to help me overcome my many health challenges so I can enjoy my growing family of grandchildren. My husband and I still live in Colorado and say our prayers everyday that the unseen children of the world will find a safe and loving way to finally be seen.

EXCERPT PREVIEW

In 1997, B.B. “Robbie” Rossman, Ph.D. (now deceased), asked me to write a chapter for the book she and Mindy Rosenberg were editing. This book, Multiple Victimization of Children: Conceptual, Development, Research, and Treatment Issues (Hawthorn Press – 1998) was my first attempt at publishing work about my thirty-year clinical experience of working with the abused. Many drafts later – after facing fears and tears, with Robbie’s unending support, I gave birth to the chapter titled “Intro to the Haunted House of Mirrors: The Treatment of Multi-Traumatized Adolescents.” My clients, especially Diana Joy, inspired this chapter and now I am honored to witness the conception and development of her book, which adds a unique and personal perspective to the literature on child abuse. The cruelty of child abuse – be it emotional, physical, sexual, or, as in the story you are about to read, multi-victimization – is paradoxical. These children are often repeatedly forced to seek comfort from the very adults who are inflicting their pain and emotional harm.

Some children grow up to molest their own children. Some survive through prostitution and criminal behavior. Many experience life-long depression, anxiety, post-traumatic-stress-disorder, eating disorders, substance abuse, and other mental health inflictions. Those who are fortunate enough to find a caring environment, and those who are courageous enough to learn to trust, can find healing.

Diana Joy’s story is not about abuse, but the healing path she chose. Guided by a strong belief in God and the support of her husband, friends, and professionals, she has found the inner strength to live a meaningful and full life. She has the gift of accepting and loving all who enter her life, without judgment. When you read this book, read with eyes of gratitude, not horror or pity. Diana Joy challenges you to join her journey in offering a safe, trusting place for the abused children and adults of the world.

Dr. Donna B. Marold, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist / Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Adjunct Faculty – Regis University