No One to Save Me

My true story of child sexual abuse, abandonment, neglect and a mother’s betrayal. This is how I survive

By: Melissa Jordan

Narrated by: Eleanor Shannon

It happened one night not long after that holiday. I think they had been out, but I’m not sure. I remember I was sleeping in my bed when the noises of my mum and him getting home woke me. Suddenly, my bedroom door opened, but it wasn’t my mum. I didn’t know where she was. It was him. I pretended to be asleep. He came to the side of the bed, and I didn’t know what was happening, but my mind told me to stay still. He pulled the covers back; I didn’t move. I kept my eyes closed. My heart felt like it was jumping out of my chest. He lifted my legs apart, and I let them move. He pulled up my nightdress and pulled my pants down. I didn’t even try to open my eyes.

Imagine being an innocent seven-year-old girl with a broke, single mum. Now imagine your mum meets a man who can give her a nice house and a better life in exchange for you. That’s what happened to me. For years, I suffered neglect and psychological and sexual abuse from him, with my mum being a silent witness. When I was finally able to get rid of him and escape, I didn’t know that my life was only going to get worse. After a battle against addiction, depression and suicidal thoughts that lasted for years, and with the help of therapy, I started to slowly recover and get my life back. Although my healing journey has just started and there’s still a long way to go, I can say I’m alive. I had No One to Save Me, yet I survived.

©2020 Melissa Jordan (P)2021 Melissa Jordan

Well told story

A really good book. It is well written and very well narrated. A great story of survival, strength, and in a way, forgiveness. Well done.

Wasn’t what I expected

Interesting read.. wasn’t quite what i expected although all in all a good read.. Sad touching story

Amazing

this book is amazing and heartbreaking !! I have PTSD and this book has helped me open my eyes on others personal struggles with it and how they cope.

Keep fighting and stay strong

This is a story about what a lot of people go thru. Who can't say anything to anyone. I am so glad that she became a strong woman and is doing a lot better. Keep fighting and stay strong.

Timeline

Writer and reader both great at keeping your focus. My only issue was that it was hard to follow at times how much time had gone by or the age of the author during specific incidents. Other than that, awful story but good book!