Let It Happen, He Said - Filibuster Press

Let it Happen,

He Said

About

A gripping true story of sexual abuse, secrets, and survival. Read this inspirational story about how a silent victim regained her voice.

Many books on this topic are written by professionals talking about the effects of sexual assaults. McGrath shares with readers her first-person account of sexual assaults and rape. She also provides a transparent view of her experiences keeping "shameful" secrets, handling crushing anxiety, navigating relationships, embracing therapy, reliving trauma, and experiencing the powerful feeling of regaining and using her voice. She addresses some poor choices she made along the way to recovery, as well as times of great insight. She is now mastering life as a survivor and not a victim. Reading about all phases of trauma, from her perspective, provides a powerful story to share with others who may be feeling alone and unsure of the path to regaining joy. Being groomed by an adult predator creates a lot of complicated feelings, and McGrath doesn't sugar-coat her experiences.

Reviews

This courageous telling of a sad and frustrating story too common in this world hits the mark perfectly. The author holds nothing back, is self-aware and stays true to her purpose: helping others. The narrative is seamless and tight, the people and other victims are treated respectfully, and the villain is fully exposed without unnecessary embellishment. It is a fast and easy read that draws the reader fully into the story. The end of this real-life story is just unexpected enough to be surprising but thoroughly rewarding. No doubt this brilliant work will help readers, especially other victims.

-DAVID L. CLOUTIER, ATTORNEY AT LAW

Let it Happen, He Said is authentic of the writer's process towards her healing. It is a powerful and suspenseful page-turner that depicts the journey to reclaim one's agency after traumatic experiences, which are often repetitive stories for far too many individuals. This read deeply connects with other survivors and can potentially help them recognize their own trauma and empower them to begin their path towards healing.

-A LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (LCSW)