Trapped: Memoirs of an Ex-Meth Addict and Her Recovery out of the Insanity of It All

by Lori L. Stephens

At the age of 14, a girl barely aware of responsibility, safety or survival, Lori L. Stephens was thrown out into the streets by her mother. This would be the beginning of a life no one deserves to endure, ever.With nowhere to go, confused and frightened beyond comprehension, she settled in inside of a small washroom of a condo complex. Curled up as small as she could make herself, she lay abandoned. What happen next can only be adequately described in the pages within…, and this was only the beginning.Through her struggle to stay alive in a world she barely understood, with non-existent parents from a broken home, this young girl met adversity headlong, with no recourse at her disposal.In the memoirs of the next 30 years of her life of drug and alcohol abuse, with METHAMPHETAMINES as her mainstay, you will learn how she was forced to resort to physical violence to stay alive. Stabbing one of her rapists was only the beginning. Domestic violence, conflict with the Law, jail, how she escaped with the courage, the will to stay alive, and the guts to persevere through an impossible road out of the toughest trap from which one might ever have to escape, Lori L. Stephens overcomes impossible adversity. And in result, this woman’s strength to overcome—and her heroism to help others do the same, through 6 years in recovery, and living a life she never dreamed possible, are all described profoundly in this book, and can only inspire and encourage every person in their daily lives.

Genres: Memoir, Addiction

228 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Robert S. Nahas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Though I was the writer for this book, I just had to give a review on it for Lori L. Stephens. I learned a great deal about the will of humankind and that we are all fundamentally good, even the worst of us. Ms. Stephens is an amazing woman who overcame addiction, abuse and a life not worth living.

Her real-life story will inspire anyone who is challenged in some way in life; that really refers to just about everyone. Once you see what she went through, and then overcame, and then decided to better the world, you'll know that there is immense greatness within all of us.

I have written over 50 books, and this is the first that I have gone beyond my normal boundaries and given a review on, not for myself, but for this incredible book and this incredible woman - Lori L. Stephens.

[Geoff · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this story.
I felt the writer's struggle, and I felt her pain. I recommend it to anyone struggling with the effects of substance abuse.
The writing has real potential, but I don't think the editing and proofreading allow the reader to immerse themselves in the story.
This needs to be re-released with a professional polish on it. It could be so much better.

[Donnie McDow · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading this book, i read 'every' night and this is one of those books that you can't wait to get back to. Lori takes you with her and i could feel and relate to many of the things she went through being a recovering addict myself. i have never read such a true account of what it's like out there and how she came through it, i feel she is a miracle.

[Christy Fox Patterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hits close to home...

This book is so close to my life story. I am so proud of Lori for being so brutally honest! Thank you Lori, with lots of love!

[Brandon Swedelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

SIMPLY AMAZING!!!!

This is a story of a woman who beat a life of drug addiction in an existence which was worse than any nightmare one could imagine. In the latter part of the book she delivers a clear-cut message of the program of Narcotics Anonymous and the promises of what can come if your dreams become bigger than your fears. I highly recommend this book and Thank you Lori for being as transparent as you were in this candid story of hope.

[Amy Maddess · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5

[Linda Shanklin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Her story is amazing! It was like I was reading my own story of addiction. Lori is a survivor. I only wish she lived near me so she could be my sponsor! Thank you Lori for this wonderful and inspiring look into your life! Thanks for sharing!

[Denni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book

I love memoirs. this one is definitely told from the heart! I could not put it down. for those who have ever had someone with a drug addiction this story helps you to understand.

[Sarahnm · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting share. I think that the writing was good, but the electronic copy I read was full of mistakes.

Anyhow that being said, it was a good read.

[Gina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this book in one sitting. Kept me on the edge of my seat. Lori Stephens tells a detailed story of her struggle with meth. I totally felt her pain.

[Deana Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing true story. Hard to put down.