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Who Am I?: How My Daughter Taught Me to Let Go and Live Again
Megan Cyrulewski is an ordinary person who has faced extraordinary challenges and now wants to inspire people and show them that hope gives them the power to survive anything. Who Am I? is about her journey into post-partum depression, anxiety disorder, panic attacks, visits to the psych ward, divorce, domestic violence, law school, and her courageous struggle to survive with her sanity intact—and how a beautiful little girl emerged from all this chaos.
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252 pages, Paperback
First published July 17, 2014
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September 30, 2014
I received this book free in exchange for a review. Despite that kindness I give my candid thoughts below.
On the positive side, this book is a tremendously detailed and honest view of the author's harrowing marriage to a man who could most succinctly be described as a narcissistic buffoon. The author holds back nothing and at times even transcribes episodes verbatim that put both parties in a pretty poor light. Our heroine is not only a sad victim but also deeply flawed and this sort of honesty is unique and admirable in a memoir.
Sadly, the negative aspects of the novel cleave closely to the positive ones. Yes, the narrative is detailed but much of the time it's too detailed. Entire email threads, conversations and court filings are reprinted word for word and while these do back up the story they are ill-fitting additions to the text. Further, at too many points to make specific note of, the author descends into rants of profanity and name-calling against her child's father. While I'm in no way denying that he deserved it, I'm not sure that as a parent I would want to put down in text my own worst moments for my child to read when they grow up. At times the tide of sympathy does at least contemplate turning more towards the neutral after a particularly protracted bout of verbal assassination.
Lastly, I'm really not entirely sure what this book is trying to be. From a content perspective it has the makings of a great novel but the writing style is more like something you would read in the police blotter. As readers do we need a day-by-day log of what happened? Under all the documentation and transcribed conversations there's a really good book but as-is it's rather a muddle.
In summary, a great and sincere story but it could use considerable cleaning up to make it a sharp and readable offering.
On the positive side, this book is a tremendously detailed and honest view of the author's harrowing marriage to a man who could most succinctly be described as a narcissistic buffoon. The author holds back nothing and at times even transcribes episodes verbatim that put both parties in a pretty poor light. Our heroine is not only a sad victim but also deeply flawed and this sort of honesty is unique and admirable in a memoir.
Sadly, the negative aspects of the novel cleave closely to the positive ones. Yes, the narrative is detailed but much of the time it's too detailed. Entire email threads, conversations and court filings are reprinted word for word and while these do back up the story they are ill-fitting additions to the text. Further, at too many points to make specific note of, the author descends into rants of profanity and name-calling against her child's father. While I'm in no way denying that he deserved it, I'm not sure that as a parent I would want to put down in text my own worst moments for my child to read when they grow up. At times the tide of sympathy does at least contemplate turning more towards the neutral after a particularly protracted bout of verbal assassination.
Lastly, I'm really not entirely sure what this book is trying to be. From a content perspective it has the makings of a great novel but the writing style is more like something you would read in the police blotter. As readers do we need a day-by-day log of what happened? Under all the documentation and transcribed conversations there's a really good book but as-is it's rather a muddle.
In summary, a great and sincere story but it could use considerable cleaning up to make it a sharp and readable offering.
August 12, 2014
I was interested in reading this book as both a criminal justice scholar, former LE professional, and current expectant mother. I found it to be a frank, clear story of the experience of living with both abuse and the aftereffects of leaving that abuse. In the book, the author relates the beginning of her relationship, including the small signs along the way that not everything was how it was supposed to be. She give an honest account of becoming pregnant, and the emotional effects, both on her and her marriage. Upon giving birth, she suffered from post-partum depression, compounded by an anxiety disorder, and the decision to leave her abusive situation. Even after she left, she had to work through a few more years of dealing with the partner who had abused her, and who didn't see it as abuse. As is typical in DV, the situation escalated from verbal and emotional abuse, culminating in an episode of physical violence, which luckily occurred in front of witnesses and in a police parking lot.
One aspect of the book that I feel is very important is how the author discusses her relationship with her support network. She was blessed to have friends and family who took her side and supported her both emotionally - and in the case of her parents, were able to do so financially as she finished law school. Even so, she relates how she felt scared to find out that what was happening to her wasn't "normal", and felt like a terrible person for needing help. I think this is extremely important for people who might be part of a DV victim's support network to realize - they need the love and support, but may not feel worthy of reaching for it, or may not have admitted to themselves that they need to reach for it.
Another aspect of the book comes after the author makes the decision to leave. This is something I have often heard - hey, why doesn't she (and in some cases he) just leave? The process of untangling one from an abusive partner, especially when children are involved, is long, drawn-out, and complicated by the fact that the abuser now has another human being both to manipulate, and to use to manipulate the partner. Cyrulewski's book shows this plainly with every painful email, text, or visitation log excerpt.
There were a few asides to the reader that I thought were unnecessary, such as a few sarcastic phrases here or there. A perceptive reader will understand the point. But that is a small note, and one that I don't begrudge someone who has completed such a journey. I definitely recommend this book, with the warning that because it is honest, and blunt, and pulls no punches, it may be triggering for people still dealing with their own experiences.
One aspect of the book that I feel is very important is how the author discusses her relationship with her support network. She was blessed to have friends and family who took her side and supported her both emotionally - and in the case of her parents, were able to do so financially as she finished law school. Even so, she relates how she felt scared to find out that what was happening to her wasn't "normal", and felt like a terrible person for needing help. I think this is extremely important for people who might be part of a DV victim's support network to realize - they need the love and support, but may not feel worthy of reaching for it, or may not have admitted to themselves that they need to reach for it.
Another aspect of the book comes after the author makes the decision to leave. This is something I have often heard - hey, why doesn't she (and in some cases he) just leave? The process of untangling one from an abusive partner, especially when children are involved, is long, drawn-out, and complicated by the fact that the abuser now has another human being both to manipulate, and to use to manipulate the partner. Cyrulewski's book shows this plainly with every painful email, text, or visitation log excerpt.
There were a few asides to the reader that I thought were unnecessary, such as a few sarcastic phrases here or there. A perceptive reader will understand the point. But that is a small note, and one that I don't begrudge someone who has completed such a journey. I definitely recommend this book, with the warning that because it is honest, and blunt, and pulls no punches, it may be triggering for people still dealing with their own experiences.
November 4, 2014
I got this book free as part of the First Reads review program. I started out liking the book plenty, but as it went on, some of the minute details she goes into about the correspondence between her and her ex were somewhat tiring and repetitive. Sometimes I felt like she was writing the book just to whine about her turd of an ex-husband that she should have booted out long before they had a child; all the warning signs were there. But nobody's perfect, we all have hearts, and I do feel for her for the PPD and mental issues, and commend her for writing a book that discussed it.
November 18, 2016
Who Am I? How My Daughter Taught Me to Let Go and Live Again is a memoir by Megan Cyrulewski (Black Opal Books, 2014). In her book, Cyrulewski details meeting Tyler, a man with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (Cyrulewski diagnoses him herself), marrying him, and having his child. Cyrulewski moves out of her home two weeks after their daughter, Madelyne, is born and into her parents’ house. Tyler verbally abuses Cyrulewski, calling her crazy, a joke, and says she is incapable of caring for herself because she always runs to “mommy and daddy.” The majority of Who Am I? describes all the drama that ensues. The book includes word-for-word emails and texts messages from Tyler, Cyrulewski, attorneys, and Tyler’s new wife, Heather, and cites some passages from a textbook about mental health.
The purpose of Who Am I? is not clear to me. Based on the title, I thought this book would be about Cyrulewski’s life with her daughter, but Madelyne is so young (she’s 3 at the end of the memoir) that I don’t see how Cyrulewski had a relationship with her daughter that shaped her. She only seemed molded by her responses to Tyler’s outbursts, mockery, and lies. I’m not sure at what point the author “lets go” to “live again.” We see almost none of Cyrulewski’s life before Tyler, so I’m not sure how she lived before she met him. In her acknowledgments section, she apologizes to her parents for her rebellious teen years. What kind of person was she, and how did she change, I frequently asked myself.
The tone of Cyrulewski’s memoir was one that irritated me. I constantly felt like we were best friends and Cyrulewski wanted gab my ear off to get her side of the story out before Tyler could says his, something that would corrupt how people saw her. Meanwhile, I’m meant to just sit and ingest her problems while she gives me nothing emotionally nourishing in return for having listened. The writing itself is very talkative and defensive, so on the one hand, if you like having a friend with dramatic events constantly occurring, then this book is for you. On the other hand, if all the drama drains you emotionally, if you wish the person talking would use reason instead of feelings to navigate her life, then this book will wear you out, like it did me. When Tyler writes an e-mail to Cyrulewski making several claims, she writes back to him and refutes his points, one by one. She writes:
While it’s clear that Tyler is emotionally abusive and Cyrulewski is the victim, a good memoir needs to read like something more than a chat session. It needs to be introspective; there’s none of that here, which left tons of space for me to just dislike the author’s story and the person she is in it. Cyrulewski details events like she’s trying to make a journal log of sorts as evidence. The whole book is about evidence: emails, video, getting out the correct story first. It’s a race really: Cyrulewski vs. Tyler. Even though Cyrulewski had anxiety issues before she met Tyler, even though she ends up in a psych ward 3 times, readers don’t get to see what happened there, how Cyrulewski processed her feelings, or how she felt when Tyler abused her. She asks again and again why she married Tyler because he was so obviously abusive, but she can’t fully answer, nor does she look back and see how perhaps she got to her current situation. Instead of digging deep, the author spews out how she literally responded to Tyler instead.
The ending makes at attempt to explain what this memoir was about. Cyrulewski adds:
*I want to thank Megan Cyrulewski for sending me a copy of Who Am I? How My Daughter Taught Me to Let Go and Live Again for review at Grab the Lapels in exchange for an honest opinion.
Review originally published at Grab the Lapels
The purpose of Who Am I? is not clear to me. Based on the title, I thought this book would be about Cyrulewski’s life with her daughter, but Madelyne is so young (she’s 3 at the end of the memoir) that I don’t see how Cyrulewski had a relationship with her daughter that shaped her. She only seemed molded by her responses to Tyler’s outbursts, mockery, and lies. I’m not sure at what point the author “lets go” to “live again.” We see almost none of Cyrulewski’s life before Tyler, so I’m not sure how she lived before she met him. In her acknowledgments section, she apologizes to her parents for her rebellious teen years. What kind of person was she, and how did she change, I frequently asked myself.
The tone of Cyrulewski’s memoir was one that irritated me. I constantly felt like we were best friends and Cyrulewski wanted gab my ear off to get her side of the story out before Tyler could says his, something that would corrupt how people saw her. Meanwhile, I’m meant to just sit and ingest her problems while she gives me nothing emotionally nourishing in return for having listened. The writing itself is very talkative and defensive, so on the one hand, if you like having a friend with dramatic events constantly occurring, then this book is for you. On the other hand, if all the drama drains you emotionally, if you wish the person talking would use reason instead of feelings to navigate her life, then this book will wear you out, like it did me. When Tyler writes an e-mail to Cyrulewski making several claims, she writes back to him and refutes his points, one by one. She writes:
And don’t EVER judge how I am raising my daughter saying things like I’m punishing Madelyne. At least I’ve been there for her 24/7. Where the fuck have you been? Oh yeah, playing games and writing “poor me” letters to Charlotte [a court employee]. You will never EVER understand that when you are a parent, your child comes first because the world revolves around Tyler and it always will. Madelyne is so smart that she is going to see through your bullshit when she gets older. Don’t be surprised if she doesn’t want a relationship with YOU because of your temper, narcissism, and the way you bullshit ALL the time.This is the last of six paragraphs. I could hear Cyrulewski in my head. I could hear the same arguments I’ve heard over and over from parents who argue about what it means to be a parent, who make threats. I couldn’t help but think the author was terribly juvenile at times. I would image her as a young 20-something based on her commentary. During a supervised visit, Adam, the director of the facility where Cyrulewski and Tyler meet, asks her questions. Cyrulewski doesn’t like his questions. Adam says, “I know Tyler wants to see his daughter.” The next line reads, “Yeah, Adam. You’re right, I thought to myself. You know everything about your new best friend Tyler, don’t you?” Despite her situation, Cyrulewski is suspicious, childish, and emotionally exhausting. The author is not a girl; at this point Cyrulewski is in her mid-30s and attending law school, but she’s still hurling insults via text back and forth with Tyler and his “white trash” new wife while in class. I kept thinking, “JUST. STOP. ALREADY.” Cyrulewski mentions that once Tyler is out of her life she can finally stop checking her email 100 times (her number, not mine) per day. Why check? Why seek out problematic situations?
While it’s clear that Tyler is emotionally abusive and Cyrulewski is the victim, a good memoir needs to read like something more than a chat session. It needs to be introspective; there’s none of that here, which left tons of space for me to just dislike the author’s story and the person she is in it. Cyrulewski details events like she’s trying to make a journal log of sorts as evidence. The whole book is about evidence: emails, video, getting out the correct story first. It’s a race really: Cyrulewski vs. Tyler. Even though Cyrulewski had anxiety issues before she met Tyler, even though she ends up in a psych ward 3 times, readers don’t get to see what happened there, how Cyrulewski processed her feelings, or how she felt when Tyler abused her. She asks again and again why she married Tyler because he was so obviously abusive, but she can’t fully answer, nor does she look back and see how perhaps she got to her current situation. Instead of digging deep, the author spews out how she literally responded to Tyler instead.
The ending makes at attempt to explain what this memoir was about. Cyrulewski adds:
I think there is still a nasty stigma attached to PPD [postpartum depression] and that is why women are still afraid to admit that they might be suffering from it. I think a woman who seeks help for PPD is extremely brave and is stronger than she might realize. It takes an extraordinary amount of courage to admit that something isn’t right about the way you feel toward your baby.For me, the last attempt to add some meaning to Who Am I? was too little, too late. Cyrulewski finally ends up with who she is–Madelyne’s mother–but the road to becoming a mother is littered with Tyler stories that there was no room in the book for what kind of mother she is when she is with her daughter (playing, feeding, anything). There are important issues broached within the pages: verbal abuse, PPD, and not understand how a typically smart person becomes a victim. Yet, the topics aren’t as carefully handled as they need to be to make an impact on readers, as events alone just aren’t enough. The book was one I was happy to finish so that I could move on and escape its reality TV-like self-creating drama.
*I want to thank Megan Cyrulewski for sending me a copy of Who Am I? How My Daughter Taught Me to Let Go and Live Again for review at Grab the Lapels in exchange for an honest opinion.
Review originally published at Grab the Lapels
September 25, 2014
"Who Am I?" Is a difficult book to talk about. Why? Well, because rating someone suffering and struggle is not easy. Megan decided to tell her story and share it with the world as a way to move on and help others. And just because of that she deserves a round of applauses.
In this book Megan tells us about living in an abusive relationship, dealing with a messy divorce, finishing law school and learning to be a parent. The book is a narration of events as she lived them. We have entire conversations, emails and more. With a good use of words and personal reflections the book is fast to read.
Unfortunately there were things I didn't like. I totally understand the way she feels towards her ex-husband but for moments it was too much. I couldn't continue reading what it felt like a list of all the things he did wrong. I know this is normal because I do the same when I'm mad (I know people who are bad parents and being a teacher is easy to get angry at their behavior). I just think that maybe she could have used the book to talk more about how to move on from the relationship. She does it but in few words and pages.
Also, it feels to me she could have shared more about post-partum depression. I'm not being noisy, it's just that as she said, PPD is still a hard topic and many people (myself included) don't know much about it. She gives us an idea of what is like to live with it but I would have liked to hear a bit more.
However, I think Megan deserves credit for taking the matter in her hands and dealing with all the crap life put in her way. The love she feels for her daughter is palpable through the words. And I think the book in general can be helpful for other in her situation. It’s not easy to share your problems, concerns and doubts with the world but Megan can do it with good results.
*** I received a complimentary copy in exchange of an honest review. ***
In this book Megan tells us about living in an abusive relationship, dealing with a messy divorce, finishing law school and learning to be a parent. The book is a narration of events as she lived them. We have entire conversations, emails and more. With a good use of words and personal reflections the book is fast to read.
Unfortunately there were things I didn't like. I totally understand the way she feels towards her ex-husband but for moments it was too much. I couldn't continue reading what it felt like a list of all the things he did wrong. I know this is normal because I do the same when I'm mad (I know people who are bad parents and being a teacher is easy to get angry at their behavior). I just think that maybe she could have used the book to talk more about how to move on from the relationship. She does it but in few words and pages.
Also, it feels to me she could have shared more about post-partum depression. I'm not being noisy, it's just that as she said, PPD is still a hard topic and many people (myself included) don't know much about it. She gives us an idea of what is like to live with it but I would have liked to hear a bit more.
However, I think Megan deserves credit for taking the matter in her hands and dealing with all the crap life put in her way. The love she feels for her daughter is palpable through the words. And I think the book in general can be helpful for other in her situation. It’s not easy to share your problems, concerns and doubts with the world but Megan can do it with good results.
*** I received a complimentary copy in exchange of an honest review. ***
December 2, 2014
This memoir covers the last few years of Megan’s life, from her marriage to Tyler, to the birth of her daughter Madelyne, to her divorce from Tyler. We get a close-up view of Tyler’s rage, emotional manipulation and abuse, and his narcissism (although not diagnosed, it seems pretty clear that Tyler has Narcissistic Personality Disorder, or NPD), and once Megan decides to move back to her parents’ house and get a divorce, we also see how difficult Tyler makes Megan’s life, simply because he didn’t get what he wanted. The majority of the book focuses on their daughter, Madelyne, and how Tyler uses her as a pawn to feel more in control and to get his “rights.”
It makes me want to cry to think that any woman (or any human!) would be put in such a position and then be misled by her abuser into thinking that she deserves it, or that she isn’t worthy of anything better, or that it’s her fault that her abuser is mistreating her, or any of the things that the rest of us look at and can’t understand why anyone would stay. I don’t think those of us who haven’t been through that kind of situation can really understand the psychological trauma that must occur. Still, Megan is one of those who did escape. She goes to therapy and even checks into a clinic in order to get control over her anxiety and post-partum depression, she allows her parents to help her out, and she even throws law school into the mix, all the while doing her best to be a good mother to her daughter. Sure, she’s still angry, but she’s free.
If you’re looking for a clinical, self-help type of book that looks at NPD or post-partum depression, this is not it. However, if you’re looking for a personal account, still full of the pain, bitterness, and anger of still-recent events, this is your book.
Note: I received a free digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Read more on my blog: http://newberyandbeyond.com/review-co...
It makes me want to cry to think that any woman (or any human!) would be put in such a position and then be misled by her abuser into thinking that she deserves it, or that she isn’t worthy of anything better, or that it’s her fault that her abuser is mistreating her, or any of the things that the rest of us look at and can’t understand why anyone would stay. I don’t think those of us who haven’t been through that kind of situation can really understand the psychological trauma that must occur. Still, Megan is one of those who did escape. She goes to therapy and even checks into a clinic in order to get control over her anxiety and post-partum depression, she allows her parents to help her out, and she even throws law school into the mix, all the while doing her best to be a good mother to her daughter. Sure, she’s still angry, but she’s free.
If you’re looking for a clinical, self-help type of book that looks at NPD or post-partum depression, this is not it. However, if you’re looking for a personal account, still full of the pain, bitterness, and anger of still-recent events, this is your book.
Note: I received a free digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Read more on my blog: http://newberyandbeyond.com/review-co...
August 31, 2014
This is indeed a true story and I cannot even begin to imagine or understand how Megan coped with her life. I am glad she is out of it and is moving on. Her story has touched me to the depths of my soul and though I have not gone through what she has I could feel her pain, her sadness and her happiness all in one. It is truly amazing how she has taken her experience in life and written about it sharing it with the world. It does take a lot of strength to do that and to deal with what she has and I admire her for it.
The message Megan is trying to get across to all women out there is clear and precise:
Postpartum Depression can affect anyone and there is nothing wrong in seeking treatment or consulting a doctor. Also, emotional abuse is a form of domestic violence and is not to be taken lightly.
These are some things all women should understand and all men should be aware of. Frankly this is a book that everyone should read as each person will have something to take away, some experience that they can understand or there might be something someone can relate to.
A well written memoir, this book highlights Megan’s journey from her marriage to divorce and how she continues to study law without giving up. She mentions specific instances and situations which were indicative of abusive behavior but were ignored. Megan’s parents supported her through her pregnancy, separation and divorce. It is not easy to deal with all this but when there are people who understand and support you it goes a long way in helping.
I strongly recommend this book to everyone out there! Please read it and pass the news on to others. Please understand what Megan is trying to convey through her experiences and try to help others in need.
The message Megan is trying to get across to all women out there is clear and precise:
Postpartum Depression can affect anyone and there is nothing wrong in seeking treatment or consulting a doctor. Also, emotional abuse is a form of domestic violence and is not to be taken lightly.
These are some things all women should understand and all men should be aware of. Frankly this is a book that everyone should read as each person will have something to take away, some experience that they can understand or there might be something someone can relate to.
A well written memoir, this book highlights Megan’s journey from her marriage to divorce and how she continues to study law without giving up. She mentions specific instances and situations which were indicative of abusive behavior but were ignored. Megan’s parents supported her through her pregnancy, separation and divorce. It is not easy to deal with all this but when there are people who understand and support you it goes a long way in helping.
I strongly recommend this book to everyone out there! Please read it and pass the news on to others. Please understand what Megan is trying to convey through her experiences and try to help others in need.
September 24, 2014
This memoir is about 30 something year old Megan who tells the story of her life over the last few years based around her marriage breakdown and in turn child custody disputes.
Megan has had a rough time in life, and tells what's it's like to go through post partum depression after having her daughter, she has suffered anxiety and panic attacks since her teenage years. She has had stays in hospitals and a psych ward. Her relationship ended in divorce, there was domestic violence and her struggle for custody for her now 3 year old daughter Madelyn.
Along the way Megan had the unconditional love and support from her family which helped her overcome these struggles. She has also fulfilled her dream of going to law school and is now an attorney.
Reading this book was like having a friend talk to me through the pages, it was a very easy and likable read. I felt very sad for the day to day troubles that Megan faced in her relationships as a partner, mother and daughter.
I recommend this book to anyone facing struggles in life, particularly in a difficult relationship because it will show you that with determination you can survive anything.
Megan has had a rough time in life, and tells what's it's like to go through post partum depression after having her daughter, she has suffered anxiety and panic attacks since her teenage years. She has had stays in hospitals and a psych ward. Her relationship ended in divorce, there was domestic violence and her struggle for custody for her now 3 year old daughter Madelyn.
Along the way Megan had the unconditional love and support from her family which helped her overcome these struggles. She has also fulfilled her dream of going to law school and is now an attorney.
Reading this book was like having a friend talk to me through the pages, it was a very easy and likable read. I felt very sad for the day to day troubles that Megan faced in her relationships as a partner, mother and daughter.
I recommend this book to anyone facing struggles in life, particularly in a difficult relationship because it will show you that with determination you can survive anything.
September 11, 2014
Who Am I? is a book about one woman’s journey through post-natal depression (post partum depression in some parts of the world), a manipulative and psychologically punishing relationship and back into the light of life and love. It’s an autobiography of someone who has ‘been there’ and understands what others could similarly experience.
The overwhelming feeling I had from reading the book though, was that it was cathartic; almost a process Megan had to go through to come to terms with who she was and her role in the life she had forged for herself and her daughter.
It is a story of hope although I must admit I did find myself thinking ‘why would you do that?’ on several occasions; rather like the part of a film where the audience knows the killer is behind the door but the heroine doesn’t.
Megan doesn’t pull any punches. She holds her hand up to say she made mistakes and she’s happy to accept responsibility for things she might have done differently. It’s a refreshing approach as similar books I’ve read seem to have a tendency to want to assign all the blame elsewhere. I’d like to wish her congratulations for getting through it and coming out a wiser person.
The overwhelming feeling I had from reading the book though, was that it was cathartic; almost a process Megan had to go through to come to terms with who she was and her role in the life she had forged for herself and her daughter.
It is a story of hope although I must admit I did find myself thinking ‘why would you do that?’ on several occasions; rather like the part of a film where the audience knows the killer is behind the door but the heroine doesn’t.
Megan doesn’t pull any punches. She holds her hand up to say she made mistakes and she’s happy to accept responsibility for things she might have done differently. It’s a refreshing approach as similar books I’ve read seem to have a tendency to want to assign all the blame elsewhere. I’d like to wish her congratulations for getting through it and coming out a wiser person.
October 23, 2014
This book is very sad but extremely moving. Many people believe domestic violence is just beatings and don't take into account the damage words and actions can do. I applauded Megan for coming forward and giving a detailed account of the abuse she endured and later was able to overcome. Not many people are brave enough to share their experience about this type of domestic abuse. I know of women who have experienced the same things Megan went through and never received the help they needed to get away and then some who have gotten away. The situations Tyler put her through and the things he has said I have heard before from people I know. The charm to make everyone like and believe him over the woman. But just as Megan says the truth eventually does come out in the long run and it is the abuser who loses out in the important things in life such as with Megan not being in his daughter's life. I'm extremely glad Megan got out of the situation and also got her daughter out of the situation. This book is great and very inspirational. I wish more people had as much courage as Megan to speak up and tell others of their experience with this type of situation.
May 24, 2015
Who Am I is a powerful account of one woman’s battle through abuse and post-partum depression. Kudos to Megan for having the intelligence and strength to make it through. I have no doubt she shed billions of tears to make it out. Her legal background comes out in the book as she sticks mostly to the facts. She rants every so often, but good for her. It’s therapeutic. She has hysterically sarcastic thoughts. I found myself remembering my own bad marriage and all the times I thought pretty much the same thoughts. I don’t read a lot of nonfiction but this book stood out as “I have to read it”. I think because I knew I could relate to it.
I want to point out that Megan had a support crew including her beautiful daughter Madelyne who helped her immensely. That’s key. A support group of loved ones give strength when the abusee can take no more – they are a backbone and lifeline. Abuse is difficult to heal from and escape it’s even more difficult if not nearly impossible alone. I recommend her book to anyone especially those who need strength to escape their situation.
I want to point out that Megan had a support crew including her beautiful daughter Madelyne who helped her immensely. That’s key. A support group of loved ones give strength when the abusee can take no more – they are a backbone and lifeline. Abuse is difficult to heal from and escape it’s even more difficult if not nearly impossible alone. I recommend her book to anyone especially those who need strength to escape their situation.
October 1, 2014
I’ve never met Megan but she is one of those people you’d like to put on your list of author’s I’d want to have lunch with. Her story is hair-raising. I have anxiety disorder so I know what tough times she’s been through and I am amazed at her courage and transparency to reveal the past life that can only be described as a nightmare. Her grit will inspire you.
Written as a narrative, it is a fast read and hard to put down. The
thoughts are well organized. The characters are convincing.
Who Am I?: How My Daughter Taught Me to Let Go and Live Again should be on
every psychologist and counselor’s bookshelf.
I received this book from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Written as a narrative, it is a fast read and hard to put down. The
thoughts are well organized. The characters are convincing.
Who Am I?: How My Daughter Taught Me to Let Go and Live Again should be on
every psychologist and counselor’s bookshelf.
I received this book from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.
January 17, 2016
This is a short read but it packs a powerful punch. The author tells the story of verbal abuse by her husband and the impact it had on her life and the life of her child.
She delves into the strength of her family and friends. Without their support, Megan Cyrulewski's life would have been very different. She has proven how strong she is in the face of adversity.
The story has some editing issues but it is a powerful memoir.
She delves into the strength of her family and friends. Without their support, Megan Cyrulewski's life would have been very different. She has proven how strong she is in the face of adversity.
The story has some editing issues but it is a powerful memoir.
November 5, 2014
Very well written and informative book. While it's difficult to read at times as the situation is so difficult, it helped explain one of my past relationships and gave me a bit of closure. This woman is very brave for putting her story out there for people to read and learn from.
February 24, 2015
Who Am I? How My Daughter Taught Me to Let Go and Live Again
by Megan Cyrulewski
I want to begin by saying that when you are reading someone’s very personal story and you get angry with him or her or their choices and then you reflect and quickly sit back and say, “Hey that’s been me on soooo many occasions!” I am angry with this person because I have been there and felt like a failure just like her. It was tough to get through some parts of the book, not because it was poorly written, rather it was because it was painful to look into her reality and see your own life reflected back. Marriage and raising children is tough work, really tough.
Megan Cyrulewski blatantly reveals this in her honest and painful description of bad life choices and trying to keep your head above water when it might seem easier to just let life overtake you and throw in the towel. If not for her parents’ support I could not imagine how this young determined mother could have survived. At times I could not help thinking, “Oh God, please just stop whining and lighten up a bit!!” I suppose every life is different and Megan was not afraid to expose her weaknesses, which only made the book that much more relevant, even after those words and paragraphs made me annoyed with her.
I could not imagine airing all my dirty flaws and leaving them out there for the world to judge. I admit I was being judgmental at times and this in itself was worth reading the book because it made me reflect on why I felt like I had the right to judge. This book made you think of these much deeper human emotions and feelings. In the end as her character developed she almost seemed to withdraw from her whining helpless self and she began to draw power from her legal experience. At this point the story becomes much more stated facts and less emotional in a way. In the end I cannot say who the winner was, since much of the book involved relaying the details of her battle with the Ex. Her daughter still did not have a stable relationship with her father, unfortunately common in these days. Megan does move on which was a plus. Letting go is always good.
by Megan Cyrulewski
I want to begin by saying that when you are reading someone’s very personal story and you get angry with him or her or their choices and then you reflect and quickly sit back and say, “Hey that’s been me on soooo many occasions!” I am angry with this person because I have been there and felt like a failure just like her. It was tough to get through some parts of the book, not because it was poorly written, rather it was because it was painful to look into her reality and see your own life reflected back. Marriage and raising children is tough work, really tough.
Megan Cyrulewski blatantly reveals this in her honest and painful description of bad life choices and trying to keep your head above water when it might seem easier to just let life overtake you and throw in the towel. If not for her parents’ support I could not imagine how this young determined mother could have survived. At times I could not help thinking, “Oh God, please just stop whining and lighten up a bit!!” I suppose every life is different and Megan was not afraid to expose her weaknesses, which only made the book that much more relevant, even after those words and paragraphs made me annoyed with her.
I could not imagine airing all my dirty flaws and leaving them out there for the world to judge. I admit I was being judgmental at times and this in itself was worth reading the book because it made me reflect on why I felt like I had the right to judge. This book made you think of these much deeper human emotions and feelings. In the end as her character developed she almost seemed to withdraw from her whining helpless self and she began to draw power from her legal experience. At this point the story becomes much more stated facts and less emotional in a way. In the end I cannot say who the winner was, since much of the book involved relaying the details of her battle with the Ex. Her daughter still did not have a stable relationship with her father, unfortunately common in these days. Megan does move on which was a plus. Letting go is always good.
February 26, 2015
Megan decided to tell her terrible story to help other people who may face the same difficulties. It 's a story touching, sad but hopeful: with the help of two wonderful parents, Megan puts at the center of her life her child and can return to live.
The story of Megan is that of many others: a girl meets a handsome guy, Tyler and falls in love. But soon discover that is a person self-centered, violent, suffers from bouts of anger and is also a former drug addict. Megan to 19 years discovers she has anxiety disorders but is perhaps a bit underestimated (another girl she meets in the hospital for the same ailment was hospitalized). Megan quickly becomes a victim of domestic violence of her husband: it is a subtle violence, which does not leave bruises but makes you feel useless, wrong .... Although Megan had always said she doesn't want children decide to have a child. Born a beautiful baby girl and Megan began to suffer from postpartum depression and deteriorating more, eventually must be hospitalized. Parents welcome it to their house to better manage the child and find the courage to ask for a divorce. Begins the legal battle and not with her ex-husband for custody and visits to small Madeline. The biggest fear of the mother is that Tyler is really a incapable father and the child terrified cries every time she sees him.
I think anyone who reads this story or tried it first hand or knows someone who found himself in the same situation: for example, I have been the victim of legal battles for my parent's divorce, thankfully that Madeline was too small and maybe not ever remember.
Thanks to Megan for taking the courage to share her story and hope that gives strength and hope to those who are facing the same battle to get up and return to live
October 28, 2014
One of the main reasons I bought the KINDLE Edition of Megan’s memoir is that we both belong to the same internet support group. “Rave Reviews By Nonnie Jules”
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I found Megan Cyrulewski’s memoir, “Who Am I?” to be an extremely poignant, gut-wrenching account of one woman’s journey into hell at the hands of her drug-addicted, abusive husband, who suffered from a Narcissistic Personality Disorder. In telling her story, the author clearly pulled no punches in detailing the horrific accounts of what she’d been forced to endure. One has to wonder why she allowed it continue for as long as she did.
Ms. Cyrulewski gave up so much to get nothing in return. She gave up her dream of being an attorney because her husband wiped out the savings she had saved to pay for it to pay off his enormous debts. A major part of his problem had been he couldn’t hold on to any job he got,
Even with this horrific relationship in place she agreed to have a child. When her daughter, Madelyne Rose, was born; her daughter became the means by which she survived having anxiety disorder, panic attacks, post-partum depression, visits to the psych ward, domestic violence which lead to her finally getting a divorce.
“Who Am I?” serves as a sign to any woman who has suffered or is suffering the same kind of abuse, that there's hope for recovery and a new life.
It is for this reason I’m not hesitating giving it the 5 STARS I’ve given it, 5 STARS which is richly deserves.
Robin Leigh Morgan is the author of "I Kissed a Ghost", a MG/YA Paranormal romance novel.
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I found Megan Cyrulewski’s memoir, “Who Am I?” to be an extremely poignant, gut-wrenching account of one woman’s journey into hell at the hands of her drug-addicted, abusive husband, who suffered from a Narcissistic Personality Disorder. In telling her story, the author clearly pulled no punches in detailing the horrific accounts of what she’d been forced to endure. One has to wonder why she allowed it continue for as long as she did.
Ms. Cyrulewski gave up so much to get nothing in return. She gave up her dream of being an attorney because her husband wiped out the savings she had saved to pay for it to pay off his enormous debts. A major part of his problem had been he couldn’t hold on to any job he got,
Even with this horrific relationship in place she agreed to have a child. When her daughter, Madelyne Rose, was born; her daughter became the means by which she survived having anxiety disorder, panic attacks, post-partum depression, visits to the psych ward, domestic violence which lead to her finally getting a divorce.
“Who Am I?” serves as a sign to any woman who has suffered or is suffering the same kind of abuse, that there's hope for recovery and a new life.
It is for this reason I’m not hesitating giving it the 5 STARS I’ve given it, 5 STARS which is richly deserves.
Robin Leigh Morgan is the author of "I Kissed a Ghost", a MG/YA Paranormal romance novel.
January 10, 2015
This book is seriously gritty, yes in places the narrative is messy but to me that just adds to the reality of the piece. I felt like I was standing next to Megan as she filed the police reports, as he heart sank at the sight of another email and lifted again at the sight of her precious daughter. I have given Who am I? 5 stars because of the emotional response it provoked in me. This is a book I will remember. I couldn't put this down from the moment I started it and finished it in two nights, the second it was after 1am when I finished.
When approaching this book please remember that it is not fiction, it is not a novel - which is by definition fictitious prose - this book is heart wrenchingly real and I wouldn't change a bit of it. The author does go into minute details at times but this for me just served to build the picture of what Megan was facing and what she and her family went through.
I suffer from depression and panic disorder myself and found the way that Megan opens up about her time in the hospital being treated for her mental health as truly inspiring. I can't imagine how she must have felt going through all of this, there must have been many times when she wanted to give up which is where her beautiful little girl stepped in and kept her going. This books shows the remarkable strength of a mother's love.
I'd be very interested to hear more from Megan, about the rebuilding of her life and how her parents and her daughter are now.
I received this book to review through Beck Valley Books Book Tours, all the opinions above are 100% my own.
When approaching this book please remember that it is not fiction, it is not a novel - which is by definition fictitious prose - this book is heart wrenchingly real and I wouldn't change a bit of it. The author does go into minute details at times but this for me just served to build the picture of what Megan was facing and what she and her family went through.
I suffer from depression and panic disorder myself and found the way that Megan opens up about her time in the hospital being treated for her mental health as truly inspiring. I can't imagine how she must have felt going through all of this, there must have been many times when she wanted to give up which is where her beautiful little girl stepped in and kept her going. This books shows the remarkable strength of a mother's love.
I'd be very interested to hear more from Megan, about the rebuilding of her life and how her parents and her daughter are now.
I received this book to review through Beck Valley Books Book Tours, all the opinions above are 100% my own.
March 26, 2015
Who Am I? is the heart-breaking true story of Megan Cyrulewski, a young woman finding herself in an abusive relationship while suffering from post-partum depression, anxiety disorder and panic attacks. Somehow she managed to find the strength to leave her husband, Tyler, in order to raise their daughter in a healthier environment. This memoir tells her story from the moment she met Tyler until the end of the custody battle for their daughter, Madelyne.
This book especially rang true for me because I went through the same mental health issues as Megan, and I was also in an abusive relationship for a time. The big difference is that I didn’t end up marrying the guy. I thought the author aptly described what it is like to suffer from post-partum depression and be emotionally abused. She credits her daughter for saving her, but she was the one who made the decision to leave Tyler, and I really admire her for that. Luckily for her, she had her parents to help her. Unfortunately, not all victims of abuse have a supportive family.
I must say that I really enjoyed Who Am I?, but sometimes the details of the custody battle were tedious. I would also have liked to know a bit more about how she overcame her mental health issues. In the end, this memoir is a must-read for women going through the same problems as Megan Cyrulewski. As an author, she shows great promise, and I would be curious to read the legal thriller she is working on.
I wonder if Tyler has read the book though and, if that’s the case, what his reaction was…
Who Am I? was sent to me for free in exchange for an honest review.
To read the full review, please go to my blog (Cecile Sune - Book Obsessed).
This book especially rang true for me because I went through the same mental health issues as Megan, and I was also in an abusive relationship for a time. The big difference is that I didn’t end up marrying the guy. I thought the author aptly described what it is like to suffer from post-partum depression and be emotionally abused. She credits her daughter for saving her, but she was the one who made the decision to leave Tyler, and I really admire her for that. Luckily for her, she had her parents to help her. Unfortunately, not all victims of abuse have a supportive family.
I must say that I really enjoyed Who Am I?, but sometimes the details of the custody battle were tedious. I would also have liked to know a bit more about how she overcame her mental health issues. In the end, this memoir is a must-read for women going through the same problems as Megan Cyrulewski. As an author, she shows great promise, and I would be curious to read the legal thriller she is working on.
I wonder if Tyler has read the book though and, if that’s the case, what his reaction was…
Who Am I? was sent to me for free in exchange for an honest review.
To read the full review, please go to my blog (Cecile Sune - Book Obsessed).
January 8, 2015
Once in a while a book comes along that isn't about boy meets girl, boy and girl fall in love, tragedy strikes, boy and girl part, then boy and girl get back together and live "happily every after". Who Am I? is a book filled with truth, tragedy and growth.
I know from personal experience that it takes a lot of courage to speak aloud about domestic violence, to add Postpartum Depression to the stress of living with this conscious act of violence by the abuser has to be a horrendous experience and takes even more courage to bring it to light. Megan Cyrulewski has shown an inordinate amount of inner courage in writing Who Am I?. Her book is very honest, well written, heart-breaking and inspirational.
I live with the effects of PTSD from severe, almost fatal domestic violence and I will admit that I hit a wall while reading Who Am I? that took me a little bit to process and overcome, but with the help of the counseling I've received, I did just that.
For anyone that has experience PPD or domestic violence, or, God forbid, both together, this is a book that will inspire you should you need it. I highly recommend Who Am I? How My Daughter Taught Me to Let Go and Love Again to anyone looking for more information about either subject and Megan Cyrulewski's incredible journey to the other side! Kudo's Ms. Cyrulewski and I give you five steaming, hot cups of Room With Books coffee!
~ Patricia, Room With Books ~ © Jan 7, 2014
I know from personal experience that it takes a lot of courage to speak aloud about domestic violence, to add Postpartum Depression to the stress of living with this conscious act of violence by the abuser has to be a horrendous experience and takes even more courage to bring it to light. Megan Cyrulewski has shown an inordinate amount of inner courage in writing Who Am I?. Her book is very honest, well written, heart-breaking and inspirational.
I live with the effects of PTSD from severe, almost fatal domestic violence and I will admit that I hit a wall while reading Who Am I? that took me a little bit to process and overcome, but with the help of the counseling I've received, I did just that.
For anyone that has experience PPD or domestic violence, or, God forbid, both together, this is a book that will inspire you should you need it. I highly recommend Who Am I? How My Daughter Taught Me to Let Go and Love Again to anyone looking for more information about either subject and Megan Cyrulewski's incredible journey to the other side! Kudo's Ms. Cyrulewski and I give you five steaming, hot cups of Room With Books coffee!
~ Patricia, Room With Books ~ © Jan 7, 2014
December 14, 2015
Nobody likes to see a marriage break up or a family divided but sadly these things happen and in author Megan Cyrulewski's case this was followed by a long tiresome string of strong intimidation directed at her and her family along with verbal abuse as they went through the process of divorce and a custody case.
You are immediately thrown into the middle of a desperate struggle as soon as you start to read the book between Megan and her ex-husband with their beautiful little girl. Megan then guides you through the traumatic events that had led up to this point since they first met as teenagers.
It became clear in their relationship that things were not going to work out as they had hoped. In Megan's honest and detailed account of their relationship, her life was like walking on egg shells not knowing what to expect next and trying to find the strength to carry on through it. Verbal, mental and financial abuse finally wore her down. Luckily she had the full support of her parents to love, care and protect both her and her daughter.
I do feel that her parents support enabled Megan to find the strength she so needed to get through each battle, along with the strong backing of her attorney. Megan's fight was for the love and safety of their daughter.
My favorite line in the book is the final answer to the question Megan asks herself 'Who Am I?', but you will have to read the book to find that out.
You are immediately thrown into the middle of a desperate struggle as soon as you start to read the book between Megan and her ex-husband with their beautiful little girl. Megan then guides you through the traumatic events that had led up to this point since they first met as teenagers.
It became clear in their relationship that things were not going to work out as they had hoped. In Megan's honest and detailed account of their relationship, her life was like walking on egg shells not knowing what to expect next and trying to find the strength to carry on through it. Verbal, mental and financial abuse finally wore her down. Luckily she had the full support of her parents to love, care and protect both her and her daughter.
I do feel that her parents support enabled Megan to find the strength she so needed to get through each battle, along with the strong backing of her attorney. Megan's fight was for the love and safety of their daughter.
My favorite line in the book is the final answer to the question Megan asks herself 'Who Am I?', but you will have to read the book to find that out.
January 16, 2015
I was provided with a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
A book does not need to be sensationally romantic to move a reader, or be filled with action-packed adventure to keep them hooked to every page. This book was a true-life account of the horrid battleships that Cyrulewski faced, being an "ordinary" woman like each one of us here, but burdened with excruciatingly painful circumstances. The vulnerability of the author in the situations she describes moved me to tears at many instances. The fears and flaws are so natural that it's easy to empathise with why she did what she did, and why she put up with things for as long as she could.
But that said, this book, although tragically endearing, is not just about the tear-drenched moments. It's also about resilience, bouncing back and living life to the fullest. The words are powerful and carefully chosen to warn and at the same time, inspire. How the author overcomes insurmountable challenges is heartening and mind-blowing to be read.
This is a book I am going to keep re-reading often, as a reminder that all is not lost as long as the spirit is still alive.
This is a must-read book!
My rating: 5 stars
A book does not need to be sensationally romantic to move a reader, or be filled with action-packed adventure to keep them hooked to every page. This book was a true-life account of the horrid battleships that Cyrulewski faced, being an "ordinary" woman like each one of us here, but burdened with excruciatingly painful circumstances. The vulnerability of the author in the situations she describes moved me to tears at many instances. The fears and flaws are so natural that it's easy to empathise with why she did what she did, and why she put up with things for as long as she could.
But that said, this book, although tragically endearing, is not just about the tear-drenched moments. It's also about resilience, bouncing back and living life to the fullest. The words are powerful and carefully chosen to warn and at the same time, inspire. How the author overcomes insurmountable challenges is heartening and mind-blowing to be read.
This is a book I am going to keep re-reading often, as a reminder that all is not lost as long as the spirit is still alive.
This is a must-read book!
My rating: 5 stars
April 17, 2015
Who Am I?: How My Daughter Taught Me to Let Go and Live Again by Megan Cyrulewski This was a very emotional book. Not only that it is also very raw and frank account of the abuse that Megan went through before and after her daughter was born.I had post natal depression really bad after my first son, so this book not only touch a nerve with on that level but it brought back my emotions during that time.The descriptions of the metal and physical abuse are so raw - its hard to believe that people go through that and even harder to belive that people do it.I am not going to lie there were points throughout the book that I thought that author was just having a slanging match about her ex - she doesn't hold back in what she writes, and whilst that isn't necessarily a bad thing, - and I don't doubt for one second that he deserved it, I just felt she was stooping to his level.It was a heart wrenching story to read and one that I am sure a lot of people can relate to or know of someone who is going through something similar. I praise her for being so candid and I truly enjoyed - maybe that is the wrong choice of word given what the book about - reading her story and knowing that her little girl saved her and gave her purpose again.4 Stars
February 10, 2015
This novel tells a very raw and emotional story. The author chronicles her experiences of marriage, motherhood, severe postpartum depression, divorce and picking up the pieces and learning just how strong she truly is. Her inspiration? The love for her daughter. Motherhood has a way of changing us in ways we never expected and Megan Cyrulewski learns just that as realizes that her volatile, emotionally abusive husband is not who she wants (or needs) to raise her daughter with and live unhappily ever after. Ms. Cyrulewski's passion for law is evident in the detailed transcripts and recounts of conversations, court filings and communications. As someone that once aspired to be an attorney many moons ago, I admire that she continued her legal studies through a difficult pregnancy, tumultuous marriage, divorce and the aftermath..
By sharing her story, the author gives insight into depression, anxiety disorders and the often misunderstood thoughts of women going through postpartum depression. I find it amazing that she had such a fantastic support system with her parents and was able to recognize and accept the help she needed to be the best parent for her daughter.
By sharing her story, the author gives insight into depression, anxiety disorders and the often misunderstood thoughts of women going through postpartum depression. I find it amazing that she had such a fantastic support system with her parents and was able to recognize and accept the help she needed to be the best parent for her daughter.
March 10, 2015
This book is heart-wrenching. The descriptions of the mental and physical abuse Megan received from her then husband are so vivid, it's like being right there with her and her daughter.
The author tells a very honest story of her life, from the red flags she chose to ignore at the beginning of her relationship, to the emotional effects of her pregnancy,all the way through the period after she left her husband and attempted to come to an agreement regarding custody/visitation of their daughter. Thankfully, she was blessed with a support system which helped her every step of the way.
All in all, this is a story of strength and determination--a woman who did what she had to do for the safety of her child.
I received this book to review through Beck Valley Books Book Tours, and all the opinions above are 100% my own.
The author tells a very honest story of her life, from the red flags she chose to ignore at the beginning of her relationship, to the emotional effects of her pregnancy,all the way through the period after she left her husband and attempted to come to an agreement regarding custody/visitation of their daughter. Thankfully, she was blessed with a support system which helped her every step of the way.
All in all, this is a story of strength and determination--a woman who did what she had to do for the safety of her child.
I received this book to review through Beck Valley Books Book Tours, and all the opinions above are 100% my own.
June 19, 2015
I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads. This book was a very quick read and I was able to finish it in a day. I was torn with this book, there were parts I liked and parts I could of done without. I enjoyed Megan's story and felt like I could relate to some of what she dealt with. Parts of it, especially some of the emails and drama were a bit drawn out and one sided. Not that I felt her ex was a very good person (honestly he was a jerk; to put it nicely) but, I am sure the author wasn't as "innocent" as she made it sound. Overall, it was a decent book and I enjoyed being given the chance to read and review it.
February 11, 2015
This book was so raw and very emotional. I highly recommend if you plan to read it, get a box of tissues or two! You will need them. I had PostPartum Depression after my youngest son was born and while it was a very mild case, it still wasn't any fun!
What was the author's inspiration of this book? Her daughter! Motherhood changed me in ways I never expected, turned me into a person I never thought I could be, showed me how much I could truly love another human being, at first sight and Megan Cyrulewski learns that as she realizes that her emotionally abusive husband isn't quite who she wants or needs to raise her daughter with!
What was the author's inspiration of this book? Her daughter! Motherhood changed me in ways I never expected, turned me into a person I never thought I could be, showed me how much I could truly love another human being, at first sight and Megan Cyrulewski learns that as she realizes that her emotionally abusive husband isn't quite who she wants or needs to raise her daughter with!
January 16, 2015
This book was amazing. I can't imagine putting such personal stuff out there but I bet this book will help a lot of people who may be in the same situation Megan was in. There were a few parts where I cried a little and then even laughed. It is so awesome of Megan to share her life and her battles and I really enjoyed reading about it. I did have a some questions when the book was over though. I really want to know how she and Madelyne are doing and how Madelyne is coping now. I will have to go check out her blog. It was a really good read and a fast one too.
January 11, 2015
Who am I is a compelling story about a women and her struggles to find peace and happiness. The mental anguish that comes with living with someone with a mental disorder. The life of depression and the reality of being a mom. Would I have picked Who Am I in the book store to read? No - I probably would not have. Am I glad I read the book ~ Yes I am. I found Who Am I to be a realistic account of how difficult life can be and what it takes to make change. Who Am I also reminded me how blessed I am to have the life that I live.
January 29, 2015
I read this book in one sitting, I just could not put it down.
I can’t believe everything Megan has had to endure with her ex-husband. It is very hard to deal with someone that is narcissistic.
What I loved the most about this book is there are times that Megan owns up to her own mistakes. No one is ever 100% perfect in all situations. We lash out, behave badly etc. It takes a very strong person to admit their own faults.
I am glad Megan was able to overcome the effects of the emotional abuse and better herself. Her daughter has always been her number 1 priority.
I can’t believe everything Megan has had to endure with her ex-husband. It is very hard to deal with someone that is narcissistic.
What I loved the most about this book is there are times that Megan owns up to her own mistakes. No one is ever 100% perfect in all situations. We lash out, behave badly etc. It takes a very strong person to admit their own faults.
I am glad Megan was able to overcome the effects of the emotional abuse and better herself. Her daughter has always been her number 1 priority.
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