WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 17, 2025 - Dr. Mildred Muhammad, acclaimed author and survivor advocate, releases her conclusive memoir, I'm Still Standing: Crawling Out of the Darkness into the Light. This work extends a guiding hand to those on a similar path, following her documentary, Hunted By My Husband: The Untold Story of the DC Sniper. Together, they complete a powerful journey of truth, resilience, and renewal.
More than a memoir, I'm Still Standing is a companion for the healing journey. It intimately chronicles Dr. Muhammad’s process of piecing her life and family back together after unimaginable trauma, while offering actionable tools. The book bridges personal testimony with essential resources, featuring two critical guides: Planning My Escape, a step-by-step safety plan, and Teleworking While Being Abused, a vital resource for those facing abuse while working from home.
"I wrote this book for anyone who feels trapped in their darkness, who wonders if the light is real," says Dr. Muhammad. "The documentary told what happened. This book is about what happens next—the slow, painful, but possible climb back to yourself. It is my hand reaching back with a map and tools. You are not alone."
The book is structured as a supportive guide in three parts:
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The Journey to Light: With heartbreaking honesty, this section shares the profound challenges of healing publicly while tending to her children’s wounds after their return from abduction. Dr. Muhammad walks readers through navigating victim-blaming, helping her children understand unfathomable events, and facing complex grief, all while discovering her own hard-won peace.
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Planning My Escape: Created with care for the fear of this moment, this guide is a practical friend. It offers a clear, confidential framework to help individuals methodically plan for safety with greater security and confidence.
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Teleworking While Being Abused: This section offers a crucial beacon for those feeling trapped at home. It provides strategies for victims and educates employers on how to become allies, fostering workplaces that can recognize distress and offer safe support.
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I'm Still Standing is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. It validates the pain of the survivor's journey while illuminating practical steps forward. By weaving personal narrative with evidence-based guides, it creates a heart-centered resource for anyone touched by abuse.
About the Author:
Dr. Mildred Muhammad is an internationally recognized expert on domestic violence whose work is rooted in lived experience. Having survived severe psychological abuse and been named an intended victim of the D.C. Sniper, she has dedicated her life to compassionate advocacy. Through her writing and speaking, she focuses on empowering survivors and educating communities.
I'm Still Standing: Crawling Out of the Darkness into the Light is available for purchase via her official website and all major online book retailers.
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