What My Mother and I Don't Talk About: Fifteen Writers Break the Silence

What does it take for a person to confront their deepest fears and traumas? For Michele Filgate, it took more than a decade of writing an essay about being abused by her stepfather before she realized what she was actually trying to write: how this affected her relationship with her mother.

In this powerful and moving book, Filgate explores the complexities of intergenerational trauma and the ways in which it shapes our lives long after the initial event has passed.

Through a series of deeply personal essays, Filgate delves into the emotional and psychological fallout of abuse, and how it can impact not only the survivor but also their loved ones.

With unflinching honesty and remarkable insight, Filgate's writing offers a glimpse into the profound effects of trauma on our relationships, our identities, and our very sense of self.

This is a book that will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to make sense of their own past, or to find the courage to confront it head-on.