Stacey Dorenfeld's story is an honest, thoughtful reflection and personal perspective of struggles due to dysfunctional and abusive relationships. Her story of finding acceptance is touching and inspiring as a gift from a woman with the spirit of hope guiding her.

Reading stories like this and showing the possibility of over-coming the worst of the worst, is important for people to read. There is always hope. But each person must, at some level, have the inner strength to know when it’s time to stop and live their authentic self.

Stacey shows that we can all overcome our fears and become leaders in anything we choose to do. I recommend this book to anyone looking to move past insecurities and doubt and move into hope and growth.

Stacey’s writing is raw and prolific. She lets the reader into a world that most couldn’t imagine living in, yet she draws the picture as if it were a common existence. With her grit and determination, she shows us how she overcame so many obstacles and is flourishing as a leader for all who know her.