Synopsis "Night Vision"
A JOURNEY OF HEALING MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA Night Vision is a collection of poetry representing a journey of healing from trauma, told from the perspective of a female veteran. These poems lead you through a winding path of emotion. From valleys of pain and trauma, over mountains of healing, through golden fields of recovery, and finally, to the cool waters of new beginnings. Each stage reminds us of the humble humanity within us all. This four-part journey represents a path that many military members have walked, but few venture to speak of. it explores the intricacies of relationships, duty, power, and traumatic events.PRAISE FOR NIGHT VISION"Amber weaves words together to create magical stories that ultimately become profound journeys into the depths of our emotions, relationships and purpose. Most of all, they offer light, healing, and hope." - Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel Sandra Perron"Amber Topp's Night Vision is one woman's sacred journey to reclaim her inner power and speak her truth without flinching. Her words illuminate the power imbalance that silences victims and reinforces cultures of control. This book is a triumph of beauty over betrayal, healing over hurt and light over darkness that provides a beacon of hope to all who read it." - Kerry Ramsay, Story Coach - PowerHER Platform"Amber's poems tell a compelling story of betrayal, deep emotional pain, and a road to recovery. Her written words metaphysically transport the reader inside the life of a soldier subjected to military sexual trauma, exclusion, and the power dynamic between those with privilege and those without. In each successive poem I found myself always in a different place from where I started. Night Vision is a must-read for anyone wanting to understand what military sexual trauma does to our service members who put their lives on the line to defend this country and its citizens."- CWO (Ret'd) Necole Belanger, MMM, CD"Amber gifts her readers beautiful words in the hindsight of tragedy and power, and a feeling as though you walked beside her. While the pain and injustice is evident in the words, even more so her reclamation and strength shine on the pages. You'll finish feeling honoured to have been invited on the journey." - Kim Mills - She Is Fierce
