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This Does Not Leave This House
How does a little girl survive an abusive mother, Catholic school, rape, and a near-death experience?
Raised by an abusive, narcissistic mother (who once tried to trick her into having an abortion), Julie Coons was also raped in college by a stranger and later married an abusive man who threatened to kill her if she ever tried to leave.
Suffering from physical and mental torment resulting in very low self-esteem, Julie often felt so completely alone during the many struggles of her life, she tried to take her own life.
This book is her true story ... telling all the secrets she was never allowed to tell to encourage and motivate others to heal their own lives and break the cycle of abuse.
Her story shows that there is hope and life after abuse.
Now that the secrets are finally out, Julie has found freedom.
So can you.
This Does Not Leave This House is a raw, poignant, and secret-revealing memoir written to lead a movement to break the silence of abuse and finally end its vicious cycle. With strength and resiliency, Coons provides a voice for the silent abused, letting them know they’re not alone. Justice and hope can prevail. The abused can become victorious.
Read the heartbreaking true story of her journey to triumph above overwhelming obstacles.
"This is the autobiography of Julie Coons where she survives child mistreatment, parental slander, brutal rape, marital exploitation, life-threatening diseases and a lot more; all this time holding herself together for her daughter until she finally breaks the vicious cycle of abuse with the hope that she inspires others to do the same. So, in the end when she advises us to listen to our hearts and get out of anything abusive, it grills through our heads and we are left to praise her undying and fighting spirit". - Few Good Reads
"I personally felt like the story was extremely conversational, like I was having a glass of wine with the author and swapping life stories. This lent more authenticity to the story and made it even more heartbreaking to hear. I truly commend Julie for the fact that while she's sharing her story, she's also bringing to light societal shortcomings for victims of abuse. While sharing her stories of growing up left-handed at a Catholic school ( according to a brief google search was considered inferior at best and 'servants of the Devil' at worst), she also took the chance to address the pain experienced by her classmates. Psychological abuse and emotional manipulation resonate with so many people and I definitely believe her story is one worth sharing." - Kaylie (Shihtzu's and book reviews).