Julia gives everything to chase her dream, then surrenders it all to escape a nightmare.
Songwriter Julia Sebastian is willing to do whatever it takes to find success as a guitarist in the 1980s rock scene. But after a series of hasty decisions, she winds up trapped in an abusive marriage. Now she must find a way to survive the physical and psychological torment of her narcissistic husband, without compromising her renewed faith.
Everyone has a dream. But sometimes new dreams displace loftier ones, and life itself, even survival, becomes the new goal.
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A personal note from Lois:
I always wondered why people stayed in abusive relationships. That is until I found myself trapped in a marriage to an unpredictable, narcissistic monster.
No, I won’t tell you which parts of the story are true, and which have been embellished, but I assure you all the emotions are 100% real. And sadly, most of the abuse scenes are spot on.
I hope my story will help you understand how someone can get trapped in an abusive relationship, especially when their abuser takes Bible verses out of context and distorts the truth. Abusers focus on their victim’s insecurities and use isolation, manipulation, and brainwashing to control everything to their advantage.
Domestic abuse is never okay. Never. If you or a loved one need help, please call 911 or click here for support.