Virgina Giuffre book. I don’t think I can go past the first few chapters!

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I have started the audiobook, and got to the part about the SA this lady suffered at the hands of her father and his friend. I can’t get it out of my mind, I am actually really shook and deeply disturbed, and very sick.
I may well have been very sheltered from having to hear such sick depravity before, thankfully, and have never had to think about the details described, but it’s just so so so sad and sick to think what this poor child had to go through. To hear her words and thoughts voiced has just profoundly affected me, I can’t get it out of my mind and I am in a bit of a spiral about it. Should I just shelve the rest of the book? AIBU?

I think you need to look after yourself first and if that means putting it down that’s ok. I’ve started listening to it but as a SA survivor I’m finding it quite hard but have decided to fully read it as I know how much she wants to be heard. I’m going to take my time, but it is very heavy so do what feels right for you. The fact that you picked it up and wanted to read it means everything.

I have nothing to add, but wanted to say thank you for your response which was full of empathy and compassion. I'm so sorry for what you went through. I wish you all the best @Becksta1

Thank you to for your kindness

I totally agreed, OP. I can only read a few pages at a time, it’s so depressing. I’m up to the part where she has started working at Mar-a-Lago and has just met GM and JE. That was a week ago and I haven’t picked it up since.

I have come to the view that unless you are in a robust frame of mind it isn't a good idea to read or watch things that deeply upset and disturb you in a way that doesn't go away. There are things I regret watching and reading.

There's also the option of quickly skimming through the worst parts, or taking a break.

If you're finding it too hard, you are right to put it down.

I'd quite like to read it for the reason that I think her voice should be heard and I can be part of making sure that happens by hearing her story. I haven't been ready to take the plunge yet. I'm not sure I'm up for something heavy right now.

This probably isn't the place for my comment..but I've always felt deeply uneasy about her death,it reminded me of princess Diana and when she died ,how I remember feeling that it might not of been an accident.
This poor woman ,wants her story told and I intend on reading her book
I hope her death was properly investigated, because I can see how certain people would want her kept quiet

Stop reading it, look after your mental health OP.