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Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Child abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, Sexual harassment
Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Cursing, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Blood, Vomit, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Alcohol
Graphic: Body shaming, Child abuse, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual assault, Sexual content
In this memoir, Jennette McCardy shares her painful journey growing up with an emotionally abusive, controlling mother who pushed her into acting, monitored every aspect of her life, and instilled deep-seated guilt and fear in her. She writes about the impact of this abuse on her mental health, including struggles with eating disorders, unhealthy relationships, and the long road to reclaiming her identity after her mother’s death.
I admit: this book triggered a lot for me. Jennette’s mom was like mine when it came to emotional abuse - the manipulation, the guilt, the control. But I’m at a point now where I’m allowing myself to feel everything, knowing that’s the only way to heal. I read this book at the right time.
When I was almost done, I went on Reddit to see what others thought, and it broke my heart how many people related to Jennette’s story - just like I did. But at the same time, it was oddly comforting to know that I’m not alone.
I admire Jennette for her courage to share her truth. In a twisted way, it was refreshing to see my experiences reflected in someone else’s story. Jennette, you’re not alone either. And as my therapist has reminded me over and over: YOU ARE NOW SAFE.
Graphic: Body shaming, Child abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Death of parent
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Drug use, Alcohol
Minor: Infidelity
Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Body shaming, Cancer, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Alcohol
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Child abuse, Cursing, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Dysphoria
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Cancer, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Cancer, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Sexual harassment
Moderate: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Gaslighting
Minor: Drug use
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Vomit
Moderate: Chronic illness, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Death of parent
Minor: Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Incest, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Dysphoria