When the Hurt Began

When the Hurt Began: Healing the Wounds of Childhood Trauma is a raw, unflinching, and deeply emotional journey into the scars left behind by childhood pain—and the long, difficult, but possible path to healing.
Allen DeKeyser doesn’t write in theory; he writes from lived survival. Through vivid storytelling, extended chapters, and unfiltered honesty, this book walks readers through the silent battles of trauma: the moments children are forced to grow up too fast, the weight of secrets carried into adulthood, and the cycles of shame and silence that threaten to break us.
But this is not just a story about pain—it’s about reclamation. It’s about learning to speak when silence once ruled, about finding family in unexpected places, about facing wounds that never fully disappear yet no longer control the future.
For anyone who has ever asked: “Can I really heal from what was done to me?”—this book is proof that the answer is yes. Real, raw, and relentless, Allen’s story is one of heartbreak, resilience, faith, and the kind of love that refuses to let go.
This book is for survivors, for those still carrying the weight, and for anyone who loves them. It’s more than a memoir—it’s a mirror, a lifeline, and a testament to the truth that even when the hurt begins in darkness, healing always makes its way to the light.