11 Dec 2025

Behind every woman who appears unshaken, there is often a story she has never told.

In her new book Unspoken Realities, author Jean Nkuru opens a window into the hidden experiences of women living with gender-based violence, along with a way out to freedom.

The faith-based guide, rooted in personal experience and spiritual reflection, draws inspiration from the unwavering faith of Nkuru’s mother, who silently endured her own share of life’s challenges, including domestic violence. Despite the hardships, she emerged resilient, strengthened by her deep trust in God.

For Nkuru, the book stands as a powerful reminder of faith’s ability to sustain, uplift and ultimately set one free, spiritually and physically.

“With the heavy weight of my mother’s struggles, there were moments I expected her to stumble. But somehow, she always emerged stronger. Later, I understood it was because she held firmly to her faith in God to see her through,” Nkuru said in an interview.

Though Unspoken Realities is written for a broad audience, the 126-page book speaks especially to mothers and women, those who often share only fragments of their struggles while keeping the rest hidden, hence the title Unspoken.

Chapters such as A Deceiving Mother explore the polished façades many women maintain while suffering quietly in relationships in an effort to protect their children. 

The chapter urges mothers to rise from deception to authenticity and to seek healthier and balanced ways to safeguard their children while preserving their own well-being.

Other chapters, like Warfare Mother, emphasise the importance of prayer and spiritual warfare, reflecting Nkuru’s belief that many of life’s troubles extend beyond what the eye can see, influenced by unseen forces that can only be challenged through prayer.

In total, the book features 27 chapters, each crafted to speak to women across the many areas where they may need support.

At its core, Unspoken Realities encourages women to draw strength from faith, not to endure silently, but to speak out for their own healing and to protect the well-being of their children. ENDS