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Many of us will know someone who has been raped but what's it really like? This memoir takes an honest look at Jenny's experience of living with the impact of rape. It illustrates the ways in which trauma manifests itself at different times through her life. Jenny shares her story in the hope that it will help others to feel less alone and increase awareness of the damage caused by this heinous crime.

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Reading Jenny's book made me realise I'm not an awful person. I'm a person who was raped and my body reacted by falling apart. Elizabeth Stewart Jenny's book is a well written, powerful plea for justice for rape victims. Suzan, Survivor 'The Reality of Rape' is an extraordinary book. It explores clearly the not very well researched reactions to rape - dissociation, loss of memory and delayed shock. The story does that in an accessible way, making this book essential reading for those who have experienced rape and those who want to reach out and support survivors. Other rape victims will see that it is eventually possible to get on the road to recovery. It's a slow process and we need support and Jenny's story tells us of her journey through trauma. It is a book of hope, courage, anger and love. I can't recommend it more highly. It's a gem of a book. Dr Sue Atkinson, author of 'Struggling to forgive' We all know someone who has been raped. This brave and honest book can help us to understand the reality of rape so we can support victim/survivors of this horrendous yet common crime. Jenny writes about a dark topic but despite this, there is so much love, warmth and humanity in this unforgettable memoir. Nicole, Survivor This book is about unmeasurable courage. It is a book about the absolute physical cruelty of rape but it is also about the abuse of power, the silencing of the soul and how the predator (and others who colluded with him) attempted to shift their shame onto their victim within a powerful organisation, the NHS. Through the long journey towards recovery it is one woman's story to stand with dignity, and I salute her beautiful bravery. Helen, Survivor This powerful book highlights how some abuse their powerful positions to heinously take what is not theirs, for that is what sexual assault is, with no thoughts of the lifelong shattering effects on their victim. Jenny skilfully highlights the very real barriers, still around in the 21st Century towards justice for those who have experienced sexual assault. Until we as a society wake up to this, women, children and some men are not safe. And to Jenny, I say, I am so sorry that a man, who should have cherished you, hurt you in this way. Thank you for the privilege of hearing your story. Ann Vaughan, Survivor I found Jenny's heart-breaking story powerful and moving. It is very brave that Jenny was able to share what happened to her and everyone needs to read about the reality of rape and the trauma it causes to the victims. Even though, I was not surprised by the lack of help from professionals or the gruelling process which victims go through, I strongly believe that people need to read Jenny's account, and hopefully develop empathy to stop victim blaming. I am not a survivor myself but have worked for a number of years with vulnerable young women. Sadly, a lot of their stories echo Jenny's. Jessica Morales Wow! This book is an easy read but so real it both inspires and challenges. Jenny is incredibly brave writing with such truth and clarity. Thank you. A survivor in Liverpool.

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Jenny lives in London. She has 3 grown up children and is fostering a cat called Gigi. She worked as a nurse for 18 years and much of this time was spent as a District Nurse. Jenny went on to train in counselling and parenting work. She spent several years working with young families in South London. Currently Jenny has taken a break from work and thinks she may have accidentally retired.

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