2025 Illumination Christian Book Award Gold Medalist
LEAH HOPPES
“I wrote this book for every woman who has wrestled with the fear of leaving an abusive marriage—afraid of disappointing God.”
Part memoir, part guide, this book is a powerful invitation to healing after emotional and spiritual abuse. It brings hope to those who’ve suffered in silence and challenges churches to confront uncomfortable truths.
Healing is possible—and it begins with breaking the silence.
Available in paperback, Kindle, and Spanish.
WELCOME!
I am so glad you’re here.
If you haven’t yet picked up your copy of Restoring the Years the Locusts Have Eaten, I hope you will because it’s already brought healing to so many women.
I’ve also received powerful feedback from men who say it opened their eyes to the silent pain carried by the women they love. For many, it offered a deeper understanding of abuse and its long-lasting impact.
💛 Escaping an abusive marriage was only the beginning of my healing journey. I’ve had to confront destructive thought patterns, release toxic relationships, and surrender the shame and triggers that kept me from fully experiencing God’s love.
BIBLICAL TRUTHS
about abuse
What happens to the Christian woman who loves Jesus, longs to live a Godly life, yet finds herself trapped in an abusive marriage?
Abuse is far more widespread than most people realize. Emotional abuse, in particular, can be so subtle and persistent that victims often don’t recognize it for what it is; they just know they feel constantly anxious, overwhelmed, or sad. If left unhealed, this trauma-driven mindset quietly shapes how we view ourselves, our faith, and our relationships.
In Restoring the Years the Locusts Have Eaten, Leah Hoppes shares her powerful story of surviving an abusive Christian marriage. Her journey offers validation, insight, and a compelling reminder of what Scripture truly says about abuse.
With both grace and biblical accuracy, Leah reveals how certain Scriptures are often misused, even from the pulpit, to keep women stuck in harmful cycles. She gently reclaims these verses, restoring their true context and pointing readers back to the heart of God.
More than just a memoir, this book is a roadmap to healing and freedom. Leah provides practical steps, spiritual guidance, and heartfelt encouragement for women seeking wholeness—and for the pastors, friends, and loved ones supporting them on the journey.
Ready for a New Season of Healing?
I created a 12-week guided Bible study for those with a history of abuse. It facilitates spiritual growth as you learn God’s Word, evaluate relationships, and build healthy, biblically grounded boundaries.
RESTORED: The Study
From Wounds to Wisdom
Boundaries are Biblical.
If you’ve experienced abuse, it’s natural to wrestle with questions about identity, boundaries, and faith. That’s why I created this 12-week guided Bible study to help you grow in your knowledge of God’s Word, evaluate your relationships through a biblical lens, and begin setting healthy, Spirit-led boundaries.
Rooted in the truth of Scripture and centered on the power of the Holy Spirit, this study will help you explore true freedom in Christ, after, or in the midst of, hurtful or harmful relationships.
This study can be done:
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On your own
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With a few trusted friends
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As a small group study
