“My personal memoir is finally here for you to read. I have held nothing back in sharing the most horrific experience imaginable through becoming the the whole person I am today. Get your copy and be prepared for the ride of your life.” Alexis Faere

Alexis Faere’s book gives an inside look into the author’s personal journey, recounting a harrowing kidnap and rape experience and the subsequent evolution from victim to survivor. Her words explore the process of integrating this traumatic event into her identity. When asked about the intended impact of the story, Alexis expresses a desire to reach out to victims of sexual abuse, individuals coping with various life traumas, and even convicted sex offenders engaged in treatment programs.

The significance of this book to Alexis lies in the aspiration to assist others in their trauma recovery. Drawing from personal experience, Alexis emphasizes the need for understanding and validation during the recovery process. Having faced challenges in articulating the profound turmoil within, she hopes that sharing this experience through words will empower others to find a language for integrating their own traumatic experiences.

As an awkward music nerd teenager, Alexis Faere took a leap of faith to go on a blind date. In an innocent instant, at knifepoint, the landscape of her life would be forever changed. How do you resume life after clawing your way through sheer terror? Invisible Wounds is not just a recount of Alexis’ harrowing kidnap and rape experience, but a hopeful testament to our spirit and will as humans to heal and thrive. In this book, Alexis offers a lifeline, affirming that recovery is possible, and beauty exists beyond survival. If you’re a victim of sexual abuse or other life trauma, this book will leave you understanding that every scar tells a story of resilience and hope.

“For those of you who have endured abuse of any type, you are about to be reminded of the resilience of the human spirit. You, too, are resilient in the same way.” —Pete Henschel, Ph.D.

“This is a powerful story that needs to be available to those who need encouragement through trauma, and available to those of us who don’t have a clue. It is gut-wrenching, to say the least. It has made me think about things I’ve never considered before.” —Patrice Searsy

“This book is a story of one person’s journey. It is a story of the unthinkable and the unbearable, and eventually the improbable and unbelievable. It is quite a story and worth your read.“
—E. Britton Wood, Jr., Ph.D., Family Consultant and Therapist Retired