Sandy in 1971
A church is where an insecure sixteen-year-old girl should feel welcome, happy, and most importantly, safe. Tragically for some, the church can become a place of great harm.
Sandy Phillips Kirkham details her account of how a charismatic youth minister preyed upon her, a betrayal which left her broken, with a shattered faith, and the ultimate shame of being blamed and forced from the church she loved. From their very first meeting, the new youth minister slowly and methodically turned the sacred relationship of a trusted spiritual leader to one of abuse: sexual, emotional, and physical. When his actions were discovered, he was simply moved to another church, leaving Sandy to pay for his deeds. She was not his first victim, nor would she be his last.
Despite a successful and happy life as a wife, mother, and friend, Sandy successfully concealed her abuse for twenty-seven years until a trigger forced her to face the truth. Sandy’s story will take you on her journey of healing which began in 2004, first by seeking justice and closure from both the pastor and the church. Her strength and courage will inspire you. Let Me Prey Upon You details Sandy’s journey from innocent sixteen-year-old victim to survivor and advocate.
Purchase your copy of Let Me Prey Upon You
Let Me Prey Upon You – Hardcover
Sandy Phillips Kirkham’s account of how a charismatic youth minister preyed upon her; a betrayal which left her broken with a shattered faith, and the ultimate shame of being blamed and forced from the church she loved. Sandy began her journey of healing in 2004, first by seeking justice and closure from both the pastor and the church. Let Me Prey Upon You details Sandy’s journey from innocent sixteen-year-old victim to survivor and advocate.
Praise
“Sandy’s story draws you deeper and deeper into her world as a teen abused by her youth pastor and the years of pain as she struggled with the aftermath of his abuse. A compelling account of clergy abuse.” —DEBBIE MOTZ
“A courageous portrayal of the complex levels of suffering from clergy abuse.” —STEPHANIE WYLER, RETIRED JUVENILE COURT
You can purchase your own copy of Let Me Prey Upon You: Breaking Free from a Minister’s Sexual Abuse at numerous locations. The hardcover version is available here on the website, on Amazon, or ask your local bookstore if they will order a copy for you. An e-book version will also available through major retailers such as the Kindle Store, Apple Books, the Nook Store, and more soon.
Learn more about Sandy, her story, and speaking engagements.