Thread for those reading ‘Nobody’s Girl’ by Virginia Giuffre

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I couldn’t see one that had already been started, so thought that I would start a thread for those of us reading Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir ‘Nobody’s Girl’. I’m sure that there will be a lot to discuss.

I had the book on preorder so it was delivered to my Kindle at midnight. I started reading it this morning and already I can tell that it’s going to be a tough, but important, read.

I am a survivor of abuse and as such admire even more the lengths that Giuffre went to to expose her abusers. I know that I couldn’t have done what she has. I’m just sorry that the trauma in the end was too much for her to bear.

Please remember all readers- especially those coming to it with a history of abuse- be kind to yourself, take a break from reading if it gets too much and talk to someone if you need to.

If you’ve not got somebody who you feel comfortable talking to in real life, the following services are available:

The Samaritans: Free Phone 116 123 or visit their website here: https://www.samaritans.org/

The Survivors Trust: Free Phone tel:08088 010 818 08088 010 818 or visit their website here: https://thesurvivorstrust.org/

Mental Health Crisis: Free Phone NHS 111 and select the mental health option or get help online here: https://111.nhs.uk/triage/check-your-mental-health-symptoms

A comprehensive list of other specialist helplines is available here: https://thesurvivorstrust.org/national-helplines/

I look forward to reading this book with you all.

She did mention women.

Can you expand on this ...?

Shouldn’t we generalise?

I mean there seems to be so very many of them.

I always think of the Pelicot case. Once given the opportunity, they just grab it.

It was very prominently displayed at my local Waterstones