Leila Sommerfeld

Leila Rae Sommerfeld’s greatest passion is helping hurting women heal from the aftermath of rape and other harrowing experiences. As a rape survivor, she leads recovery classes using her award-winning book, Beyond Our Control: Restructuring Your Life After Sexual Assault. Leila has also authored a novel and had articles published in numerous magazines. She volunteers as a life coach at the Salvation Army Family Services in Portland, Oregon, where she and her husband reside. The couple has three children, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Finding Healing From Sexual Assault (Part 2 of 2)

Leila Sommerfeld and Kathleen Terrill openly share about the pain and devastation they’ve experienced as rape survivors, and offer hope to women who’ve been sexually assaulted as they discuss the healing and restoration they’ve found through the power of God’s love. (Part 2 of 2)

April 19, 2017

When Sexual Assault Affects Your Marriage

The aftermath of a wife’s sexual assault has profound effects on her marriage. Helping a husband understand how rape has affected his wife is critical to helping her recover.

April 18, 2017

Finding Healing From Sexual Assault (Part 1 of 2)

April 18, 2017