Marcia Wickham experiences a sheltered childhood in rural Pennsylvania in the 1960s. Until suddenly everything changes: At the age of seven her father rapes her for the first time. It is the beginning of a long series of regular sexual abuse. Today, Marcia considers herself a happy person. How she managed to get over her traumatic childhood experiences is told in the feature length documentary “The Process of Recovering“.

In intimate interviews Marcia takes us on a journey – to her painful past, but also to her hopeful present and future. Private video material and subtle re-enactment scenes illustrate the narrative and create the atmospheric framework for Marcia’s story. A few close confidants, such as her therapist, friends, life partners, but also Marcia’s former pastor who knew about the abuse but looked away, complete her narrative.

Shot over seven years of trusting collaboration with director Jon Bulette, who is the son of her therapist, “The Process of Recovering” is also the final act of her recovery: For the first time she openly speaks about her story, unapologetic and without shame.

One third of all women worldwide experience sexual abuse in their lives. Despite the shockingly high numbers, the topic is still a taboo – and if there is reporting, it’s mostly focused on sensationalizing the victim or scandalizing the perpetrator. “The Process of Recovering” stands out here.

The case of Marcia is unusual – and shall encourage all those who have experienced similar trauma.

More information and access to the full movie: https://recovery.movie/