Strangler Fig

By: Bateman, Nora

In "Strangler Fig", a memoir of survival, the author fearlessly unravels the difficult journey through the depths of an abusive relationship. With unflinching honesty, they recount the agony and confusion of enduring a marriage interlaced with the darkness of generational trauma and alcoholism. The title is inspired by the insidious strangler fig tree that slowly strangles its host, and serves as a haunting metaphor for the suffocating grip of abuse.

Within these pages, the author exposes the multifaceted nature of their torment- financial entrapment, emotional manipulation, psychological scars, and the devastation of physical misconduct. "Strangler Fig" goes beyond recounting the experience; it delves into the intricate web of post-separation abuse, revealing how escape is only the first step toward liberation.

Woven throughout is the exploration of childhood trauma, unearthing its role in shaping vulnerability to such actions. This memoir resonates with those who have suffered, and those seeking to comprehend the complexities of abusive entanglements. "Strangler Fig" is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, shedding light on to the agony of breaking free and starting anew.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CJXGRW8V
• ISBN13: 9798861815475
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"