This was a hard read for me. It hit so close to home in areas that I thought I'd put way behind me. Now I know where the nightmares come from....

Rachel Thompson took on a task that touches the heart in ways I've never read before. This book is extremely well written and told with such grace and feeling that you turn the pages and reach the end before you expect it. You can feel a little girls pain and fear. The poetry was beautiful and I don't usually read books with poetry in them. This one was pure art from beginning to end.

How do you deal with a neighbor that you have to face every single day of your childhood after he has touched you inappropriately. When it seems everyone is watching every move you make. After you grow up the things that happen are still with you no matter how hard you try to hide it. The nightmares that wake you up in a cold sweat. Knowing you didn't deserve what happened but still blaming yourself in so many ways.

I loved this book even though it made me cry for a childhood lost. It made me remember things that I had chosen to forget. Whether it's a neighbor, a family member or date rape or all three, you are not to blame. You are just an innocent child who had no control over the things that happen to you. You're suppose to be carefree, happy and enjoy your life. You are suppose to be protected. Sometimes the very ones who are suppose to protect us are abusers though. Sometimes they are not there for YOU and they do blame YOU when it's them that should be taking care of your pains and fears.

Anyone who has ever been abused or molested or even if it has never happened to you, you should read this book and the first one: Broken Pieces. Both are great books and in so many ways help you understand that you are innocent or not to look down on anyone who has been hurt in such a terrible way.

Rachel Thompson has written a heartfelt story that I could not stop reading even when I thought I could not read another word. It is such a touching story. Thank you for writing this. It helped!!!