Rachel's alcoholic father sexually and physically abused her for most of her early childhood. When she finally strummed up enough courage, she ran away from home and dropped out of high school to escape the torment. Before divorcing her first husband, Rachel fell in love with a local guitar player, Bryan, who swept her off her feet and gave her the affection she desired. Their wild romance quickly turned turbulent after an accident that took their friend's life. Unable to forgive himself, Bryan became violent, reckless, and incapable of holding a job. Rachel held on, hoping her love could change him and save him, only to spend more than a decade in the hands of his abuse. She wants to leave, she needs to leave, but will she go quietly? Inspired by actual events. Domestic violence and sexual assault affects us all. It happens every day in our families, amongst our friends and in our very own communities. This book is only one women's story, but I hope that it will bring awareness and I hope that it may help someone else who has had similar experiences.
