I Met Her Before: A Novel Based on a True Story: A Novel of Mother-Daughter Trauma, Faith, and the Fight to Heal

I Met Her Before

A Novel Based on a True Story of Childhood Trauma, Family Betrayal, and the Fight for Healing

What if the life you built began to unravel—one flashback at a time?

When Marcia welcomes two foster children into her home, she doesn’t expect the adoption process to stir something buried deep within her. But as her new daughter’s trauma surfaces, so does her own. Fragmented memories, unsettling flashbacks, and a growing sense of unease begin to break through the surface of her carefully ordered life.

Set against the vibrant beauty of Hawaii and the haunting shadows of the Philippines, I Met Her Before is a powerful novel about repressed childhood trauma, institutional betrayal, and spiritual awakening. Inspired by true events, it confronts the horrors of incest, child trafficking, and ritual abuse—and the courageous path toward healing, identity, and faith.

This story isn’t just about survival—it’s about restoration.

If you’ve ever questioned your worth or felt stuck in your past, this story offers a way forward.

Includes a reflective study guide—ideal for book clubs, healing groups, or personal growth.

© 2022 Every Child Whole Press (Audiobook): 9781669676119

Release date

Audiobook: April 9, 2022