Broken Places was undoubtedly moving, emotional and telling. Rachel peels back the veil of her life and dramatically reveals what took place in the most raw way possible. Her essays and poems make you feel her journey and torment, whether you are able to relate or not. With brevity, simplicity and depth, Rachel uses her writings to show how she went from victim to survivor and how each and everyday she still walks the path of healing and wholeness. Broken Places is heavy but beautiful. Telling but necessary. A hard truth to face but a truth with the power to cause a revolution for change. As Rachel so eloquently wrote, "Words can draw blood if you're very, very careful." In my case, it drew soul. Thank you for this work Rachel.