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A memoir about survival, self‑discovery, and the occasional emotional plot hole.

Gunfights are lost in milliseconds.

Who we have become in the years leading up to that moment can make the difference between life and death. The ways we respond in the long hours and days after shape a life of grief and suffering, or a life of post-traumatic growth.

In this gripping and heart-wrenching memoir, Abby Eichorn relives her last moments with her ex-husband, Clay, as he attempts to murder her in a drunken stupor, and she struggles to stay alive. In the aftermath, she realizes she had been fighting to survive for years, and the hardest struggle was yet to come.

Abby structures her memoir through letters to loved ones written while desperately seeking peace. She reflects on her early dating experiences, her upbringing in the Christian church, generational family dynamics, and her own growth, all while vividly evoking the events of that night. She walks us through her first year without Clay as she cycles through raw grief, healing, and self-discovery, and shares the recovery milestones reached while fighting to reclaim her life and identity after trauma. Survivors of domestic violence, those still enmeshed in it, and anyone struggling with self-acceptance will find inspiration, connection and permission to come first in their own healing journey when reading Abby’s story.

I don't often read memoirs because they are not generally my style. However I am happy I did. I found myself relating to sections of this book more than I thought I would considering mine and Abby's circumstances were vastly different. The story was emotional and real. Abby had me from page one wanting to know more about her story and how the need for survival often out weighs our circumstances. The vulnerability, openness, and details in her story encompass the messiness of trauma and the healing process.

This book is amazing! Abby has such a way with words, and I will forever be grateful for her bravery in sharing her story. If you struggle with how to move on after trauma, she is an excellent author to read. She is authentic, and shares an endearing story of hope.

I’ll be honest, I didn’t expect a book about domestic abuse to leave me feeling this hopeful. Abby ability to write vulnerability, bravery and with so much compassion allowed clarity about the hardest parts of life. What I loved most it that it’s not just a memoir- its like a guide for finding your way back to yourself. If you’ve ever felt lost after a difficult season, this is a 5-star read you need to remind you that you’re strong enough to start over.

Dear Trauma offers a raw and unflinching look into the reality of domestic abuse—how it develops gradually and how its foundation is often laid long before a victim ever meets their abuser. The author challenges common assumptions about what an abuse survivor “looks like,” reminding readers that trauma does not discriminate. Both insightful and compassionate, Dear Trauma serves as a powerful resource for those on a healing journey, while also educating others on how to walk alongside survivors with greater understanding and empathy.

Dear Trauma is a powerful and eye-opening memoir that offers an intimate look at life inside the cycle of domestic abuse—the painful pattern of staying and leaving, forgiving and hoping, repeating for years. Abby’s story deepened my understanding of that cycle and helped me make sense of some of the “whys” within my own family experiences during my teens and early twenties. For anyone currently living in the midst of domestic abuse, this memoir is a reminder that it’s possible to love yourself enough to choose yourself. It shows that survival is possible, even through the darkest days, and that healing can lead not just to safety—but to self-love and a thriving life on the other side. For those who wonder, “Why do you stay?” or “How can you still love someone after what they’ve done?” Abby offers insight into those complicated, deeply emotional questions. What can be so difficult to explain to others, she articulates with honesty, clarity, and compassion. I would highly recommend this compelling and heartfelt story. There are meaningful lessons within its pages for everyone.

Abby Eichorn’s book, Dear Trauma, is very much a memoir as well as a self-help book. I think her book will help others with its honesty and humility about the life-altering effects of trauma and the non-linear road to recovery. Abby’s story is one of self-discovery, resilience, and finding the strength to love and trust again in the aftermath of trauma. For me, what resonated strongly were two aspects of Abby’s journey…the focus on the difficult work of recovery and the process of ultimately finding self-love. I have twice experienced the trauma of a life-threatening illness, and although different than Abby’s story, trauma affects the way we feel, think, and act every day of our life. Thank you Abby for sharing your powerful story of strength and hope.

Abby’s candid reflections allow you to connect deeply, and by the end, you'll find yourself not just an observer but a true fan of her tenacity and spirit. Dear Trauma is a testament to the power of storytelling as a means of healing. I enjoyed every chapter, and I believe readers who appreciate authentic, character driven narratives will love this book. It’s a compelling reminder that survival takes many forms and that growth often comes from the fiercest battles. Highly recommended for anyone seeking inspiration and a powerful story of resilience!

The story of

Abby Eichorn

Abby is the author of Dear Trauma, a memoir written mid‑healing, mid‑chaos, and mid‑“my therapist is concerned.” A survivor of domestic violence, she writes from the thick of recovery with a voice that’s honest, sharp, and just dark enough to raise eyebrows. In Dear Trauma, she turns private pain into a story that refuses to stay quiet, giving readers an intimate, unfiltered look at the long, crooked road from survival to self‑reclamation.

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All I had to do was reach my hand out to that little girl, take that first step toward her, and I could leave the fear and anxiety of my life behind and build one for myself that I loved and deserved.

Abby Eichorn

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