Poor Jaycee! Somehow she came out of that horrible, twisted 18 years somewhat intact. She had to learn new ways of thinking, planning, dig deep to find confidence and independence...all while helping her daughters grow too. How well other mistreated children (and adults) would fully come back into life if they had the resources that were given to Jaycee & her kids! This was an interesting book, although I can't say I was surprised at anything I read, or at her thoughts. I've read enough to understand how people compensate for the deficiencies in their lives. I wouldn't read this book again, but I'm glad I read it once! I hope for further updates on Jaycee and her family.