The Romeo & Juliet Delusion

Finding Freedom after Trauma: A Memoir

De: Lori Abbott

Narrado por: Lori Abbott

In this compelling memoir, Lori Abbott chronicles her dangerous relationship with her ex-fiancé, who was a meth and heroin addict. In addition to the overwhelming aspects of loving a drug addict, there was domestic abuse, including a series of traumatic events during the relationship that escalated to an attempt being made on her life in 2015.

Lori Abbott is an attorney who spent 15 years of her career representing victims of domestic abuse who one day became a victim herself. The Romeo & Juliet Delusion provides a rare and unique insight into the reality of deeply loving a drug addict, remaining in a dangerous relationship for too long, and watching one's own life deteriorate while desperately trying to save someone else. It was by divine intervention that Abbott did not die in that hotel room. She feels it is now her responsibility to share not only what she experienced in those moments when she believed that she was dying (as the man she deeply loved eerily stood by and watched), but also how she took actual aspects from her near-death experience to heal herself and unexpectedly allow her to achieve sobriety along the way.

The Romeo & Juliet Delusion provides inspiration to anyone whose life has been touched by addiction or domestic violence. Abbott relies on raw and uninhibited storytelling to convey the methods she used to explore healing and freedom from trauma. Abbott's hope is that by authentically sharing her story, she can help to change the lives of people in similar situations and inspire others to view addiction and domestic abuse with compassion and curiosity.

©2023 Lori Abbott (P)2023 Lori Abbott

Beautiful, powerful, inspirational

I listened to this book from start to finish. Lori does an amazing job of describing her life experiences so that you feel like you are there with her. Her story has opened my eyes to what addiction can do to a person and to the people they love. I have a newfound understanding and appreciation for women who have been or are in abusive relationships. I am moved and inspired by Lori, her story, her bravery, resilience, power, intelligence…I could go on and on. Thank you, Lori, for writing your story and for recording it so that I could listen to it in your voice. You inspire me to live the life I’m meant to live.

A personal journey of healing and recovery

The central theme of finding freedom after trauma is explored with honesty and vulnerability. The author doesn't shy away from discussing the difficult moments they encountered, but they also provide a message of hope and resilience throughout the narrative. This balance between darkness and hope creates a compelling and uplifting reading experience.

What sets this memoir apart is its ability to communicate complex emotions and experiences in a clear and relatable manner. The author's storytelling is both heartfelt and straightforward, making it easy for readers to connect with the emotions and struggles they faced during their healing process. The simplicity of the language used in this book ensures that it can be appreciated by readers of various backgrounds and reading levels.

It deserves recognition for its ability to convey complex emotions in a straightforward and compassionate manner, making it accessible to a wide range of readers.