This is one of those books that I don’t feel right evaluating how the story was told, because it is based on the personal experience of the author, it is a very serious story and at certain point reminded me of how Amber Heard was with Johnny Deep…

Brace yourself, this is a hard story to read, it talks about how was the author relationship with a narcissist, all the heartbreak. Please read with care, some situations are very rough, and above all, if you find in a similar situation, please seek help.


Thank you NetGalley and BooksGoSocial Books for the free ARC and this is my honest opinion.

It all started as a very warm friendship that eventually ended in marriage; once those dotted lines were signed, I was trapped and nothing on earth would have prepared me for the turmoil I was to experience.
My ex-spouse’s subtle unveiling as an abuser who thrived on control and subjection, created a dark wanton aura in the home which I never understood as Domestic Violence.
This book is a non-chronological narrative which recounts the horrors of domestic violence/abuse and its adverse effects on children over and above the primary receiver: the partner. It proffers solutions on both how to cope when found in such situations, and how to eventually make a safe exit for the sake of the wellbeing of the children-

This is a brilliant true read.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable.
Great suspense and found myself second guessing every thought I had continuously.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.

I was provided an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher. This is my own honest voluntary review.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.
I recently saw a quotation that said something about agreeing with everything to keep the peace is a trauma response. That definitely rings true in this book
The author weaves her story of being married to a narcissist abuser with information on domestic abuse, not just physical abuse, and why and how to get out of the relationship. She's adamant that the abused spouse not stay in a bad marriage for the sake of the children.

This book is not only a memoir of abuse by a narcissist but a helpful guide to getting out of an abusive situation. This author has done something I had hoped mini authors would do in the past and that is talk about those who stay for the children. She tells all the reasons why you should leave for your children and all the negative impacts growing up with an abusive parent can have. I found her story said and poignant but this is no ordinary memoir this author gets it… You can tell she has great common sense The only thing that gave me pause was in the book when she unfortunately lost her first baby you can tell she tried to blame his sexual and verbal abuse but there’s no study or medical information that says such a thing could cause you to lose your baby. I know from experience when you were being abused and something negative happened you want to blame the abuser for it because he should feel something for the negative state you’re in and that said her husband seem to not even care they lost the baby but he can’t be blamed for that. I mean people with happy marriages have miscarriages and give birth to dead babies and it’s sad. Having said that though that’s the only thing in the book that made me raise an eyebrow everything else is so on point I love her dialogue and although like most abusive mamas there came a point where I had to stop and then go back and continue reading because so much of this book was familiar to me. If you love memoirs you need to read this book it truly is a five star read and kudos to the author. I received this book from NetGalley and the publisher but I am leaving this review voluntarily please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.