FOR TWO DECADES I LOOKED MEN IN THE EYE AND

DENIED EVERYTHING. AND THEN FOR YEARS, IN PRIVATE,

I WRESTLED WITH MYSELF. THE TRUTH WON.

IT IS MORE NAKED THAN I HAVE EVER ALLOWED MYSELF TO

BE SEEN. NEITHER MY FATHER NOR MY HUSBAND HAVE

BEEN PRIVY TO THESE EXPERIENCES; THEY HAVE BEEN A

BURDEN AND A BLESSING FOR ME TO CARRY ALONE.

Until now.

Only some names and identifying features of individuals have been changed

in order to preserve their anonymity and protect their innocence. In addition, some

characters are composites, and one movie title has been changed.

IT IS A SHOCKING TALE,

BUT IT IS ALSO ONE OF HOPE AND BEAUTY.

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