Sexually abused at the tender age of seven by a relative,the author's life was subsequently plagued by shame and self loathing-a state of being that set her on a devastating path of self destruction.Despite a privileged upbringing ,and outward appearance of confidence and success,her life was internally dark as she carried the secret of her abuse for over thirty years.A full blown alcoholic by the age of eighteen;bad decisions and reckless behaviour...