Anjalia McGoldrick
Author of
The Child I Left Behind
Against all odds, Anjalia triumphs over poverty and instability, eventually becoming a successful entrepreneur and psychotherapist.
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About The Author
Unwavering resilience and drive
Anjalia McGoldrick is a licensed professional counselor, hypnotherapist, metaphysician, entrepreneur, and author dedicated to empowering others through her unique blend of professional expertise and deeply personal experiences.
Anjalia started her journey as a teen mother, facing significant challenges, navigating life on her own from a young age. Despite these obstacles, she has transformed adversity into a source of strength, cultivating the hope and courage necessary to break cycles of poverty, confront abuse, and realize her dreams.
Her unwavering resilience and drive have made Anjalia not only a respected counselor but also an empathetic advocate who intimately understands the struggles her clients face. Never forgetting the trials of her own past, she channels her compassion and love for humanity into every aspect of her work, inspiring and uplifting those who are determined to overcome their own hardships.
Anjalia was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, raised in Detroit, Michigan, and now lives in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Christiansburg, Virginia, with her husband, Tom.
About The Book
What happens when childhood ends at age nine?
In The Child I Left Behind: A Mother’s Journey Toward Healing and Forgiveness, Anjalia McGoldrick tells the powerful story of her early life, when trauma and hardship shaped her into the woman she would become. Catapulted into adulthood at the age of nine, Anjalia’s journey takes her through unimaginable challenges: a pregnancy at age thirteen, an abusive relationship with an older boyfriend, and the fight for survival as a new mother. At sixteen, she escapes this toxic relationship with only her life and embarks on a path to healing and self-reliance.
Against all odds, Anjalia triumphs over poverty and instability, eventually becoming a successful entrepreneur and psychotherapist. But the scars of her early experiences remain, as she struggles with the emotional wounds left by the difficult decisions she made as a desperate young girl.
Through sheer determination, she overcomes the shadows of her past, seeking peace and forgiveness, not just for the world around her, but for herself. This memoir is a powerful exploration of resilience, the emotional impact of childhood trauma, and the transformative power of healing and self-forgiveness. Anjalia’s story of survival and growth is a testament to the strength of the human spirit, the importance of reconciliation, and the journey toward emotional wholeness. It is a life-changing message for anyone who has ever thought, I’ll never be happy again.
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Testimonials
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Sherri Caudill, FNP-C Nurse Practitioner
The Child I left behind is a deeply vulnerable, and harrowing examination of one's life and journey from childhood through motherhood in which the author confronts her guilt, pain, and trauma. Through this introspective and healing work we, the audience, are given a front row seat to witness how one can transcend guilt, and shame in order to achieve acceptance and self-love. A must read for anyone who has struggled with events from their upbringing, who has struggled to feel as though they were enough as a parent, or who has struggled with codependency in their relationships. A raw and beautiful depiction of the human condition and finding inner peace. A heart wrenching, yet hopeful account.
Jennifer Barnes, BS, RDH
Entrepreneuer
The Child I Left Behind is a must-read.
It is a powerful testament to the endurance of the human spirit, even in the face of immense hardship. Anjalia’s The Child I left Behind is a story filled with raw emotion, resilience, and growth—one that’s hard to put down because of its captivating events and the courage shown in overcoming life struggles. Anjalia crafts a story that is both heartbreaking and hopeful, reminding us that while the past cannot be undone, the future can still be shaped with love, wisdom, and care. Ultimately, The Child I Left Behind is an empowering narrative about the trauma that shapes us, the resilience that allows us to survive, and the healing that is possible when we reconnect with both our roots and our own strength.
Barbara L. Seals, LPC, LMFT
Retired Therapist
This extraordinary story of Anjalia’s journey through neglect, abuse, overwhelming guilt, heartbreak, rejection, and grief is told with remarkable honesty and openness allowing the reader to feel the intensity of emotions she so aptly describes.
Anjalia has such an incredible talent in describing her journey and the characters in the book, you feel as if you are right there with her on her path toward healing. Her ability to show compassion and understanding even for those who didn’t or couldn’t give her what she needed provides the reader with an authentic connection to her that is often missing in similar stories. You just might cry, I sure did!
