Review of "Here All Along" 5 Stars

"Empowering & Courageous Story of Survival


Lori Newman’s memoir, ‘Here All Along’ is an emotion charged journey into the frightening world of abuse.

The story begins when Newman believing she has met her (true love) m...more Empowering & Courageous Story of Survival" Review by Stuart Ross McCallum


Lori Newman’s memoir, ‘Here All Along’ is an emotion charged journey into the frightening world of abuse.

The story begins when Newman believing she has met her (true love) marries, looking forward to a beautiful life together. Sadly, this is not the case. What follows is a disturbing insight into living your life while being controlled by an abusive, narcissistic husband.

The author doesn’t pull her punches as she brilliantly describes how she finds the courage to leave this individual with her young daughter. Her struggles are far from over. We are taken into the often bitter world of court room child custody battles. As a reader I found myself cheering along with Newman as she faces each battle and wins.

Newman meets a new man who said, “I love you” and promised to take care of them both. Believing she had found (true love) they marry. The man soon reveals himself to be another narcissistic! They have a beautiful baby girl together who she adores. Now with two wonderful girls to protect, she musters up the strength and courage to escape the continuous abuse. We are given a window into the survival mechanisms of a young woman’s love for her children.

The author faces the court room system for the second time. “Here All Along” is a powerful (true) story that should be read by everyone in need of inspiration to make a change for a better life.

~She Waits~

Why can't you see me?

I am here; in front of you,

Can you see me?

Can you feel me?

I am so close to you now it's hard to breathe,

Why won't you touch me?

Will you hear me?

I need you to know the voices of my heart.

Will they comfort you?

I am waiting for you, will you come to me?

I reach for you, but you're not there.

I am waiting.

~For Today~

Today was for me.

Tomorrow can be with you.

Later, we will find us!

If I can dream it, it will be so.

If I can see it, you will know.

If I can feel it so will you.

Together it will all come true!