A candid memoir of childhood sexual abuse, family violence, and hard‑won resilience
For survivors and their allies: Follow an incest survivor through a maze of unsafe homes, abusive family relationships, and the long shadow of childhood trauma.
For those seeking language for their own story: Experience a deeply honest trauma memoir that gives words to complex emotions—shame, loyalty, fear, and the fragile hope of a different future.
For therapists and clinicians: Gain an inside view of generational abuse, complex trauma, and the earliest steps of healing to better understand and support adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Predators at the Table
“An utterly compelling tale of every possible type of childhood trauma and of a soul gifted with an unshakable resilience.” – Winnie Piccolo, M.A., LMFT
Predators at the Table is a powerful childhood sexual abuse memoir and survivor story that exposes the hidden realities of incest, family violence, and survival. This true story of abuse and resilience follows a child growing up in a series of unsafe homes, where betrayal, fear, and danger are constant companions.
Through compassionate storytelling and unflinching honesty, Terri Thorne brings readers into the lived experience of childhood trauma as it unfolds in real time. She explores the confusion of loving those who cause harm, the impact of generational abuse, and the small but powerful moments of resilience that emerge even when safety and protection are missing. She also honors the mentors and “angels” whose presence helped her imagine a different kind of life.
This trauma memoir speaks directly to survivors of sexual abuse, readers healing from childhood trauma, and anyone seeking to better understand the reality of incest and family violence. It also offers insight for therapists, clinicians, and allies working with survivors of complex trauma. Readers searching for memoirs about abuse, PTSD, resilience, healing from abuse, and survivor stories will find both validation and hope in this unforgettable account.
About the Author
Terri Thorne is an incest survivor, speaker, and advocate committed to breaking the silence around childhood sexual abuse and generational trauma. Through her memoir Predators at the Table, her book Set Your Own Table: A Survivor’s Guide to Healing from Childhood Sexual Abuse, the Place Cards podcast, and the resources she offers through iThrive Collective, she creates compassionate spaces where survivors feel seen, heard, and supported. Terri has transformed her pain into purpose, inspiring others to pursue lives rooted in daily joy, resilience, and hope. Find additional survivor‑centered tools and community at iThrive Collective.
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