The Secret Darkness
Overcoming Abuse and Finding Freedom
Some wounds remain hidden for years.
In this powerful memoir, L.M. Carleton shares her journey through childhood abuse, family dysfunction, loss, and the lasting impact of trauma. Forced to confront painful truths buried for decades, she discovers that healing begins when darkness is brought into the light.
Through faith, forgiveness, and perseverance, The Secret Darkness reveals that the wounds of the past do not have to define the future. It is a story of resilience, redemption, and the hope that broken foundations do not have to remain broken forever.
The Secret Darkness is a story of hope, redemption, and finding freedom beyond the shadows of the past.
Available September 1st, 2026
About the Author
For many years, L.M. Carleton carried a story she never intended to tell.
What began as blogging personal reflections on abuse, loss, faith, and healing eventually became a journey of truth-telling through memoir and life writing. Her work explores the realities of childhood trauma, the power of forgiveness, and the hope that healing is possible, even after the deepest wounds.
Through memoir, journals, and personal self-reflections, she shares what she has learned on her own path toward freedom and restoration.
A Journey from Darkness to Hope
L.M. Carleton
The Secret Darkness
A powerful memoir of surviving abuse, confronting hidden trauma, and discovering that healing is possible through truth, faith, and forgiveness. Follow the journey from darkness into freedom and hope.
Abuse Journal
A collection of personal reflections written throughout a healing journey. These writings explore abuse, recovery, faith, forgiveness, and the lessons learned while finding a path forward.
The Remnants Journal
Healing is not only about what was lost. It is also about what remains. The Remnants Journal focuses on growth, restoration, purpose, and building a new life beyond the wounds of the past.