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Can I Come HOME Now?: A True Story of Childhood Trauma Kindle Edition

by Barbara Godin (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars (967)

True Story of Childhood Trauma

Can I Come HOME Now? Can I Come Home Now? is more than a memoir—it’s a call for compassion, understanding, and dialogue. Whether you’re a survivor, a supporter, or simply someone who appreciates stories of resilience, this book will stay with you long after the final page.
Can I Come Home Now? is a moving and deeply personal memoir that brings to light the realities of childhood trauma through the honest and unforgettable journey of its author. This true story offers both heartbreak and hope, showing that even in the darkest moments, the human spirit can endure and overcome.

Why Read This Book?

  • Authentic Voice: Experience the raw, genuine narrative of a childhood marked by adversity.
  • Inspiration: Witness the resilience and courage it takes to heal and grow beyond trauma.
  • Awareness: Gain insight into the lasting impact of childhood experiences—and the possibility of recovery.
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Thank you Barbara for sharing your life in "Can I Come Home Now?". I have just finished this book and it was a read I couldn't put down.
As a foster carer I often read books like this to have the knowledge and understanding of what situations children could be put into or have come from so that I have a better insight into how they might be feeling or what they might have gone through.

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When people learn about the events of my life, their reaction is always the same—"How did you survive?" "Why aren't you selling yourself on the street corner?" "You must have had years of therapy." Even as a child, I can remember acquaintances who knew our family whispering things like, "There's Millie's daughter, the poor girl. When she grows up, she'll hate her mother for the life she's had."

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BJJT6TXP
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 18, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.1 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 329 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8215050354
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Best Sellers Rank: #104,079 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars (967)

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Barbara Godin is a bestselling author, poet, and advice columnist whose work resonates deeply with readers seeking hope, healing, and connection. Her memoir, Can I Come HOME Now?, a #1 Bestseller, chronicles her journey of overcoming abuse and neglect to reclaim her life, inspiring countless readers to rise above their own challenges. Barbara’s latest poetry collection, Seasons of the Heart, captures the beauty and complexity of human emotion, while her Words of Wisdom series, drawn from her beloved “Dear Barb” columns, offers practical guidance and heartfelt insights. A graduate with a B.A. in English, Barbara’s writing blends raw honesty with lyrical grace. When not crafting stories or advice, she enjoys walking, hiking, biking, and spending quiet moments with her cherished cat. Through her words, Barbara continues to touch hearts and illuminate the resilience of the human spirit.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
967 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

  • Margaret Whichard
    5.0 out of 5 stars Parenting - Long Term Effects of the Choices we Make
    Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2023
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    A true story of hope and survival. Parenting is the hardest job you'll ever have. I often say this to my clients. It doesn't come with a handbook. We repeat the mistakes of our parents, and most of us have unresolved hurt. Child abuse and sexual abuse continue because not enough people tell their stories, hold the abusers accountable, and do the hard work required for healing. Thus, the cycle continues and millions of children worldwide, like Barbara, continue to be violated and mistreated. Her story shows the long-term devastating effects of abuse. This is a topic that we all need to be more aware of. Awareness is the first step to change. While reading this book, think about all the people in your life who might have experienced something similar. Is there anything you can do to prevent this from happening?
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  • Evelyn Brown
    4.0 out of 5 stars Well wri
    Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2023
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    I was so moved by Barbs live. We had many things in common. I am just now finding my way to the top. Thank you Barbara for sharing your story
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  • Anne Peshka
    5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible read!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2024
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    The title says it all to me. What a wonderfully written book. It was hard to put down. I truly felt like a part of the journey, sad, bad, and all. It is people like Barbara who share their stories so that others may feel connected that help to heal our world. Thank you for sharing yours, I wish you all the best in life.
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  • Sommer French
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tragic To Triumphed isn't always easy
    Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2023
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    I won the book from a Goodreads Giveaway as a ARC ... Here is my review... This story isn't for the weak. I can understand how it could be a too heavy and hard of a read ... But it must be read and shared. Children get lost in the cracks everyday ... For the ones who make it to the other side of abuse ...neglect...and other trauma deserve to habe their story heard. I hope this book help the author heal a little bit more !
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  • Kat
    3.0 out of 5 stars Its good story but...
    Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024
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    Good story but towards the end, the punctuation and grammatical errors made it hard to read. If you can get past that, its a good book
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  • Kerry Ann Westling
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2025
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    It's nice to know that others have suffered just as I have. Not that I want others to suffer but it's nice to know I am not alone and there is hope
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  • Margaret Agard
    4.0 out of 5 stars Well written
    Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2022
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    This well written memoir brings us through a childhood marked with rejection and sexual abuse to some level of peace and healing. As promised, the author overcomes her past leaving the reader with a sense of hope.
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  • Aaron n Tina Locke
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely amazing
    Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2023
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    This book sucked me in from the very start . My heart breaks for all that Barbara had to endure. Truly an inspirational story and the strength Barbara has had her entire life is phenomenal. I highly recommend anyone that has had any similar childhood traumas to definitely definitely take the time to read and connect to Barbara
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  • sue Willmott
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 26, 2025
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    What a very sad yet inspiring story, I feel many will read and identify with Barbara and find answers to problems in their own livrs. It's a must read, a great education.
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  • Bonnita Henricks
    5.0 out of 5 stars There can be hope.
    Reviewed in Canada on April 17, 2023
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    I know the author personally, and yet not at all. Reading her books and being amazed at Barb's courage and strength continues to astound me. We grew up in a time where these things were not talked about. If you went through the trauma, you felt you were the only one. If you met Barb today, you'd think her stories were fiction, but they are not. She doesn't write for pity, or sympathy, even though she well could. She writes plainly and simply to say, I made it through the pain and shame and heart aches, and I want you to make it through too. I hurt to read the book, but couldn't put it down. You are one in a million Barb.
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  • donna
    5.0 out of 5 stars A glimpse of the life of Babs
    Reviewed in Australia on January 13, 2023
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    Heartbreaking - early life growing where Barbara thought she was bad
    Injustice - being continuously raped by family members
    Hardship - her first marriage to Roger, rocky to say the least
    Love- her daughter Lisa
    Barbara learning to love who she had become.
    This is a truly amazing story, readers you will love how Babs grew with age.
    Happy reading
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 15, 2024
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    I enjoyed this book although it did drag on in places and bought my own child good memories which was not good I'm hot sure about reading more books by this author that
    I ve only given this book four stars

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  • C.B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars So sad
    Reviewed in Canada on March 13, 2026
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    Very sad family life tale. But I guess it's true what they say "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." I'm so glad Barbara learned through her life and decided to build herself up and become a strong, independent individual. What a strong role model for her daughter.
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