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Consistently Inconsistent: Rising from a Monster's Control
It shouldn’t be this hard.
In her courageous memoir, Bethany opens up about her harrowing journey through a nearly fourteen-year-long marriage filled with turmoil and abuse. From the outside, her life seemed picture-perfect, but behind closed doors, Bethany faced a constant battle for her safety and sanity. With unflinching bravery, she recounts the moment when she found herself on the brink of losing her life at the hands of the man who had once promised to cherish her forever. Through her journey of survival and healing, Bethany sheds light on the often-overlooked realities of domestic violence and offers hope to those who may find themselves in similar situations.
In her courageous memoir, Bethany opens up about her harrowing journey through a nearly fourteen-year-long marriage filled with turmoil and abuse. From the outside, her life seemed picture-perfect, but behind closed doors, Bethany faced a constant battle for her safety and sanity. With unflinching bravery, she recounts the moment when she found herself on the brink of losing her life at the hands of the man who had once promised to cherish her forever. Through her journey of survival and healing, Bethany sheds light on the often-overlooked realities of domestic violence and offers hope to those who may find themselves in similar situations.
236 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 4, 2023
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March 15, 2026
thankful she's alive
I met Bethany in high school, as her sibling and my brother are best friends. The way Bethany described herself was not the girl I remember. I remember a different version, one of confidence and certainty. I cried through several parts of this book. It took me 3 months to read. This wasn't easy to get through, but 5 stars, because she survived. Her boys survived. She is a warrior and so are her boys.
I met Bethany in high school, as her sibling and my brother are best friends. The way Bethany described herself was not the girl I remember. I remember a different version, one of confidence and certainty. I cried through several parts of this book. It took me 3 months to read. This wasn't easy to get through, but 5 stars, because she survived. Her boys survived. She is a warrior and so are her boys.
October 15, 2023
beautifully written, compelling, raw, sometimes there were no words
My own Bethany, told me about this book. She had shared your story with me awhile back but until I read the book,I’m had no idea what type of trauma you experienced. I couldn’t put it down. Wow. Thank you for your bravery and willingness to help other victims.
My own Bethany, told me about this book. She had shared your story with me awhile back but until I read the book,I’m had no idea what type of trauma you experienced. I couldn’t put it down. Wow. Thank you for your bravery and willingness to help other victims.
February 9, 2024
Brutally Honest & Brutal
Bethany has revealed her truths with a clarity she might deny possessing but ones that will certainly free another soul.
Bethany has revealed her truths with a clarity she might deny possessing but ones that will certainly free another soul.
May 14, 2024
Amazing
This book is honest and encouraging for all victims of abuse to gain an understanding of what abuse is and that you must get out and stay out forever.
This book is honest and encouraging for all victims of abuse to gain an understanding of what abuse is and that you must get out and stay out forever.
March 22, 2026
This review is a little different for me. This is the first memoir I have read written by someone I know. One of my closest friends, in fact. Her journey of both surviving and escaping a long and difficult abusive marriage is both heartbreaking and incredibly triumphant. Bethany not only got out but did what so many living survivors do not get to do- her monster is serving time thanks to the justice system (what feels like a very rare win as a fellow survivor). I am beyond proud to say she is my friend and have her in my life. Reading her story has helped me to process a little more of what I am still unraveling of my own story and I am so grateful for that. If you are dealing with a monster of your own, escape IS possible. She escaped, I escaped, you can escape. Finding and creating a happy life IS possible without them. You can do this! You deserve that freedom! I love, support, and believe in you.
If you are surviving abuse, if you have escaped it, or you are trying to understand why someone you love is stuck in an abusive situation, this book is meant for you.
If you are surviving abuse, if you have escaped it, or you are trying to understand why someone you love is stuck in an abusive situation, this book is meant for you.
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