This is a deeply personal story of a young woman’s journey through addiction; the loss of her child’s father through an overdose, her mother’s suicide and the tragic consequences that go with those choices.
At fifteen Shelley was submerged into the seedy world of the red-light district of Honolulu. As the warm up act for the strippers, she at fifteen became a topless dancer only to discover she was not emotionally prepared for the lewd attention. Pills and heroin helped her to cope with a lifestyle that was beyond her years.
Heartbreaking at times, this memoir follows Shelley as she makes her way into the rooms of recovery and the pitfalls and successes that await.
Powerful, moving, and inspirational.

Amazon Reviews:

Raw, Real and well written:

This memoir does not hold back, it takes the reader on the journey into the seediest parts of addiction. This is a raw, real life account of this women’s struggles, amazing obstacles to overcome and hope for all recovering addicts.

A must have! Thank you for telling your story – it is freeing

This is an amazing Memoir – just as amazing as the author, Shelley Louise. A must read!