My Memoir- Release Date & Cover Reveal

“I was abused. But I’m not that broken, scared little girl anymore.” 

One in three women are sexually assaulted before their eighteenth birthday. Sky Boschen is part of that statistic- but she refuses to be reduced to it. In this powerful memoir, she shares her story with unflinching honesty: the childhood abuse no one stopped, the systems that failed her, and the long, painful journey of healing that followed.

More than a personal account, Flickering Lights: A Memoir of Rebuilding a Shattered Past is a call to every survivor who has felt unseen, unheard, or disbelieved. Sky confronts the myth of the “perfect victim” and shows that healing doesn’t look one way. It’s messy, nonlinear, and deeply human. Her story moves through trauma, grief, addiction, advocacy, and hope- with moments of sharp clarity, heartbreak, and resilience. 

This is a memoir for anyone impacted by abuse, mental health struggles, or the weight of survival. Sky’s message is clear: you are not alone. You don’t have to be perfect to deserve support. And your voice- your story- matters. 

I’m thrilled to share that my book, “Flickering Lights: A Memoir of Rebuilding A Shattered Past,” will be released on January 25, 2026! ✨ My book will be available for purchase through my website www.skylerboschen.com.

I've decided to release my book on the sixth anniversary of my college rape because that is the day I made it my mission to get justice. While I didn't receive legal justice, this book is my form of justice, and the best part is that I created it myself.

I’m officially an author! This has been a dream of mine since I was a little kid. Sharing my story of survival and resilience isn’t something I take lightly, but I hope that it can help someone. As a young girl, I found comfort in knowing I’m not the only person whose experienced sexual violence. Other people’s stories of survival helped me through the stigmas of shame that surround those types of crimes.

I want to thank everyone who helped me through the years, those who assisted me with publishing this memoir, and those who take the time to read or share my story. To all those who’ve been affected by sexual violence, I want to tell you that healing is possible, and I believe you.

Healing takes time; it's nonlinear and messy. Even today, I am still working towards healing, but being able to share my story, I feel strong and hopeful. I hope that my memoir can make you feel the same way. Thank you for your support!

-love, sky