Real and starkly honest work
Of nonfiction. While not unlike other stories of domestic abuse - emotional and physica - that is exactly the point. What Julie experienced is pattern that other abusers also unleash on their victims. Relatable and genuine this is a great book overall. While her style of writing wasn’t my favorite it was true to her which I can appreciate.

Such a great book!
I always find it difficult to rate memoirs because it’s something so personal. But what I look for is the unraveling of the memoir. Some memoirs tend to go in circles with such little information and this book didn’t have that.

I absolutely loved this book. It was so well written. Frustrating but eye opening at the same time. Loved the narration. It’s always a plus for me and Jen the author reads the book!

The best book title I've seen in a long time! My first introduction to Julie S Lalonde, and it definitely has impressed me.

The author has gone through something that no one should have to experience: abuse, intimidation, and terror at the hands of a loved one. And she beat the odds. She remains among the living.

It is very heartening to see that in today's "me, me, me" world there are still people willing to give back. The author now dedicates her life to helping others in similar situations to the one that she survived. A great strong female role model, and an inspirational story.

This was a tough yet necessary read and I'd like to start with how impressed I am with Julie Lalonde. I'm in awe of how she took her struggles and trauma and turned it into her career and life of helping others. And getting to hear her read the book in her own voice made it all the more powerful. I highly recommend the audiobook!

This was so well written and so powerful. So much of Julie’s story mirrors my reaction to my own assault and trauma, and this made me feel seen.

So what can we learn from this book? Anything? Do we care about stalking? Is it still happening? YES! Yes! Yes!
This was an audiobook and the author told it in her own words and voice. Good job.
Let me tell you from experience that its extremely difficult, crazy and defeating.
The worst part is that it gets crazier. And then you just stop telling “anyone” because you feel like its your fault. In my case I felt like it was safer to stay in the relationship. I know. I know. It crazy does sound ridiculous? Yep, that was my life. My stalker person went to prison and it finally stopped. But not right away. They called and wrote me from prison for years. I’m still fearful if I think about it.
Maybe, just maybe, if we learn more and become socially more aware we can be an advocate for someone whose going through this. Maybe. It won’t be easy. Life isn’t easy, is it?
I commend this author for writing this difficult account and could feel her deep, gut wrenching pain. I hear you, Julie. I understand.
I give this a high 4 star and recommend it to anyone who wants a glimpse.
Thank you ECW Press Audio via Netgalley for this gift. I voluntarily leave this honest review.