Prognosis

DNF @ 40%

I have so much respect for Sarah Vallance for sharing so many intimate details of her life. I have great empathy for the struggle of living with a traumatic brain injury, in part because I've witnessed the devastating impact on three family members. Unfortunately, that's also why this is too difficult of a book for me to continue reading.

Back when I first attempted this book, I left off at 22%... and didn't touch it again for two years. When I picked it back up this time, I reached 40% before tossing in the towel. I already feel raw and uncomfortable from the details relating to a TBI, but reaching the part where an allegedly beloved dog is killed rather than trained or surrendered just to appease one of her girlfriends... I can't do this. It hurts my heart too much.

I don't want to pass judgment. I know I will if I don't stop at this point. And worse, I predict I'll end up deeply triggered if I continue. So I'm letting this one go.