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A review by 1oddkatreads
Leaving Isn't the Hardest Thing: Essays by Lauren Hough
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Really beautifully written by an author you just want to wrap in a massive hug until they break down and let it all out. The author's experiences and the worldview that has developed around them are painful and bleak. I think there was a glimpse of hopefulness sort of woven in there, but it's safely concealed beneath heavy, protective layers of stoic endurance, perseverance, and carefully managed expectations. I loved learning Lauren's story and the engaging way she told it. I wish her heart peace.
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Blood, Abortion, Outing, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail