We will always have something to work on and work towards. The dilemma comes when we realize how much work it will be, how scary the work can be, and how long it will take. Trust me, though, the freedom you feel when you can face your fears, face your past, and put it behind you, is worth it.
I wake up to the smell of blood with tears running down my face. This feeling is something I will never forget. I can still feel it sometimes when it’s quiet and I’m thinking about the crash. It’s haunting, but there is a reason I remember. I remember to keep my Aunt’s spirit alive. I remember because I survived for a reason. I survived to tell my story, to help others, and to be a powerful force in this world. Brittany Lamb was only 12 years old when a man decided to change her life forever by drinking and driving. In this book, Brittany talks openly about the struggles she faces as a victim of a drinking and driving accident. She discusses her road to recovery, the obstacles she faced, and how she learned to overcome her past. Through raw, open dialogue, Brittany speaks of the car crash, bullying she faced as a child, an unwanted pregnancy, and how a traumatic brain injury shaped who she is today.
Brittany also discusses the importance of mental health, and how therapy changed her life. Her passion for being a speaker and writer was sparked when she started processing the crash and other related traumas. She realized that her story could help others recognize and face their traumas, in order to live a more fulfilled, peaceful life.
There are reflection questions at the end of each chapter that allow the reader to get a deeper insight into their own past. The questions also ask the reader to reflect on trauma and self care. The reader will come away with a deeper understanding of therapy, mental health, and the importance of seeking help.
