A harrowing true story of survival—and the healing power of faith and truth.
Kevin Hughes grew up in a house of secrets, silence, and unspeakable abuse. Behind closed doors, his sociopathic mother wielded control with cruelty, manipulation, and terror, masking it all with charm to the outside world. For decades, Kevin buried the trauma deep inside, dissociating from his own memories and pain.
In SOCIOMOM, Kevin breaks the silence. With raw vulnerability and courage, he reveals the devastating effects of a mother’s abuse—and the long, painful road to reclaiming his identity, faith, and freedom. This gripping memoir is not only a personal reckoning with darkness but a powerful testimony of resilience, hope, and redemption.
Perfect for fans of Educated, The Glass Castle, and A Child Called It.
Reading Sociomom felt like sitting across from someone who’s finally ready to tell the story they’ve held inside for decades. Hughes writes with an honesty that is as uncomfortable as it is necessary. His prose isn’t flowery; it’s direct, sometimes even harsh, but that’s what gives it power. There’s no pretense, no dressing up of pain. I found myself angry at times, heartbroken at others, but always drawn in. The way he weaves memory, faith, and self-reflection gives the book a rhythm that feels human, messy, and real. You can sense his years of emotional armor cracking as he writes, and that vulnerability pulls you right into his experience.
What hit me hardest wasn’t the horror of the abuse, but the quiet aftermath, the way Hughes describes trying to live as a functioning adult while feeling half-alive inside. His exploration of therapy, especially EMDR, and his struggle to reconnect with emotion felt deeply relatable. There’s pain in every line, but also resilience. The book doesn’t beg for pity; it asks for understanding. At moments, it’s almost too heavy, but then he grounds it again with flashes of humor or self-awareness that make it bearable. Read the full review
"Kevin Hughes delivers a powerful, unfiltered memoir that peels back the layers of trauma with courage and grace. SOCIOMOM is a lifeline for anyone who has ever felt broken by their past."
