My Father's Eyes

In the book, My Father’s Eyes: A Story of Stolen Lives, author Linda Blackmer asks readers to join her on a journey of personal discovery. Who does she belong to? What is the truth? Who is there to care for an orphaned child? Blackmer’s journey begins, surprisingly where it ends--with the death of her “daddy”. Returning to Oregon and preparing his house for sale she would find a treasure trove of secrets. The secrets would lead her to finding the truth. A conspiracy of lies keeping an orphaned child from her own family, her own tribe, the keepers of her DNA. As the story unfolds, the author chronicles for the reader what it is like to live with the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress, as a survivor of childhood abandonment, neglect and abuse. Determined to heal, Blackmer goes back in time to piece together the story of how she came into existence. Bringing together the historical connections--or lack thereof--of family members, she utilizes her skills and knowledge as a clinical social worker to tell the story of multigenerational trauma, so it can have a beginning, middle and end. With compassion and insight, readers will be encouraged to research their own family trees. Leading them to understanding, forgiveness and courage to be their authentic selves. The reader will find the writing understandable and accessible. This book is dedicated to those with Post-Traumatic Stress and to those who love them. The goal and intention are to bring into awareness what it is like to live with the after effects of experiences that are less than normal. Blackmer welcomes those to join her as they too walk their “hero’s journey”. To know they are not alone, are worthy, and have a friend to walk with them.